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Rhode Island vs Vermont for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$175
RI
vs
$235
VT
Timeline
4-10 wks
RI
vs
4-8 wks
VT
Renewal Fee
$35
RI
vs
$65
VT

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Vermont
Total Fees $175 $235
Application Fee $35 $25
Exam Fee $115 $110
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $65
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $175
vs Vermont ($235)
Faster Processing
Vermont 4-8 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $35
vs Vermont ($65)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Vermont Board

Vermont Secretary of State - Nurse Aide Registry

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