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Connecticut vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$220
CT
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-10 wks
CT
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
N/A
CT
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut New Jersey
Total Fees $220 $218
Application Fee $25 $30
Exam Fee $120 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Jersey is $2 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

Processing Speed

Connecticut processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Jersey $218
vs Connecticut ($220)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-10 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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