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North Carolina vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NC
vs
$195
WV
Timeline
4-12 wks
NC
vs
6-12 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$35
NC
vs
$25
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina West Virginia
Total Fees $170 $195
Application Fee N/A $40
Exam Fee $120 $105
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 $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs West Virginia ($195)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-12 wks
vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $25
vs North Carolina ($35)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

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