North Dakota vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$171

$195

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$40

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	West Virginia
Total Fees	$171 ✓	$195
Application Fee	N/A	$40
Exam Fee	$105	$105
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$40	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $24 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $171

vs West Virginia ($195)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 4-10 wks

vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $25

vs North Dakota ($40)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNA requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full West Virginia CNA requirements →

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