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Alabama vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
AL
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
N/A
AL
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama New Mexico
Total Fees $171 $169
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $105 $100
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs Alabama ($171)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs New Mexico (4-10 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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