Florida vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$218

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	New Jersey
Total Fees	$252	$218 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$30 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$120 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$30 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

New Jersey is $34 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Jersey

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Processing Speed

Florida processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Florida

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Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New Jersey $218

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New Jersey $30

vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

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