Rhode Island vs Wyoming for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$175

$205

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Rhode Island	Wyoming
Total Fees	$175 ✓	$205
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25 ✓	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

Wyoming processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Wyoming

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Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Rhode Island $175

vs Wyoming ($205)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 4-8 wks

vs Rhode Island (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Rhode Island $25

vs Wyoming ($50)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island CNA requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Wyoming CNA requirements →

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