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North Carolina vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NC
vs
$215
VA
Timeline
4-12 wks
NC
vs
6-12 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$35
NC
vs
$25
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Virginia
Total Fees $170 $215
Application Fee N/A $50
Exam Fee $120 $115
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Virginia ($215)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-12 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $25
vs North Carolina ($35)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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