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Virginia vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$215
VA
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
6-12 wks
VA
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$25
VA
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Virginia Washington
Total Fees $215 $241
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $115 $116
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $25 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $26 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $215
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Virginia $25
vs Washington ($75)

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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