Skip to content

Arkansas vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$136
AR
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
AR
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
N/A
AR
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arkansas New Jersey
Total Fees $136 $218
Application Fee N/A $30
Exam Fee $101 $120
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Arkansas is $82 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

Processing Speed

Arkansas processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Arkansas $136
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Arkansas 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas Department of Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all CNA state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Arkansas CNA License

Compare New Jersey CNA License