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Alaska vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$230
AK
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
6-12 wks
AK
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
N/A
AK
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alaska New Mexico
Total Fees $230 $169
Application Fee $50 $25
Exam Fee $115 $100
Processing Time 6-12 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 $61 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs Alaska ($230)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Alaska (6-12 wks)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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