Rhode Island vs Texas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$175

$155

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

N/A

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Rhode Island	Texas
Total Fees	$175	$155 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$115	$113 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Texas is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

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Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Texas $155

vs Rhode Island ($175)

Faster Processing

Rhode Island 4-10 wks

vs Texas (4-12 wks)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island CNA requirements →

Texas Board

Texas Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Texas CNA requirements →

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