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Washington vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$241
WA
vs
$168
WI
Timeline
4-10 wks
WA
vs
6-12 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$75
WA
vs
N/A
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Washington Wisconsin
Total Fees $241 $168
Application Fee $75 N/A
Exam Fee $116 $118
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $73 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $168
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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