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North Carolina vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NC
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-12 wks
NC
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$35
NC
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Washington
Total Fees $170 $241
Application Fee N/A $75
Exam Fee $120 $116
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $35 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $71 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $35
vs Washington ($75)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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