Virginia vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$215

VA

vs

$168

WI

Timeline

6-12 wks

VA

vs

6-12 wks

WI

Renewal Fee

$25

VA

vs

N/A

WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Virginia	Wisconsin
Total Fees	$215	$168 ✓
Application Fee	$50	N/A
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$118
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 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

Wisconsin is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Wisconsin $168

vs Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Virginia 6-12 wks

vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Wisconsin CNA requirements →

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