California vs Iowa for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees

$500

$81

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$81

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	California	Iowa
Total Fees	$500	$81 ✓
Application Fee	$500	$81 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$150	$81 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Iowa is $419 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

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Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Iowa $81

vs California ($500)

Faster Processing

California 4-8 wks

vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Iowa $81

vs California ($150)

California Board

California Board of Registered Nursing

Official Website →

Full California CRNA requirements →

Iowa Board

Iowa Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Iowa CRNA requirements →

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