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Arizona vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$222
AZ
vs
$205
MD
Timeline
4-10 wks
AZ
vs
4-12 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
N/A
AZ
vs
$40
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Maryland
Total Fees $222 $205
Application Fee $50 $40
Exam Fee $105 $110
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $40
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $205
vs Arizona ($222)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-10 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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