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Hawaii vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Massachusetts
Total Fees $190 $205
Application Fee $25 $30
Exam Fee $115 $115
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Hawaii is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Hawaii $190
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Hawaii 4-12 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Hawaii $25
vs Massachusetts ($30)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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