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Colorado vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$175
CO
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
N/A
CO
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado New Jersey
Total Fees $175 $218
Application Fee $30 $30
Exam Fee $105 $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

Colorado is $43 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $175
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Colorado Board

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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