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Alaska vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska Massachusetts
Total Fees $230 $205
Application Fee $50 $30
Exam Fee $115 $115
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $205
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
Alaska 6-12 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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