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Rhode Island vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$175
RI
vs
$215
VA
Timeline
4-10 wks
RI
vs
6-12 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$25
RI
vs
$25
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island Virginia
Total Fees $175 $215
Application Fee $25 $50
Exam Fee $115 $115
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $175
vs Virginia ($215)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-10 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $25
vs Virginia ($25)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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