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North Carolina vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$170
NC
vs
$168
WI
Timeline
4-12 wks
NC
vs
6-12 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$35
NC
vs
N/A
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina Wisconsin
Total Fees $170 $168
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $120 $118
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $168
vs North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-12 wks
vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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