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Pennsylvania vs Texas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$147
PA
vs
$155
TX
Timeline
4-10 wks
PA
vs
4-12 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
N/A
PA
vs
N/A
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania Texas
Total Fees $147 $155
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $102 $113
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Pennsylvania $147
vs Texas ($155)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-10 wks
vs Texas (4-12 wks)

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Texas Board

Texas Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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