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Alabama vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
AL
vs
$205
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
N/A
AL
vs
$40
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Maryland
Total Fees $171 $205
Application Fee $25 $40
Exam Fee $105 $110
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $40
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $34 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $171
vs Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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