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Oregon vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$218
OR
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
6-12 wks
OR
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
OR
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon Washington
Total Fees $218 $241
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $110 $116
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Oregon is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oregon

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Oregon has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Oregon

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oregon $218
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Oregon (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oregon $50
vs Washington ($75)

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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