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Arizona vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$222
AZ
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-10 wks
AZ
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
N/A
AZ
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona New Mexico
Total Fees $222 $169
Application Fee $50 $25
Exam Fee $105 $100
Processing Time 4-10 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 $53 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs Arizona ($222)
Faster Processing
Arizona 4-10 wks
vs New Mexico (4-10 wks)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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