Hawaii vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$190

$218

Timeline

4-12 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	New Jersey
Total Fees	$190 ✓	$218
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$30
Exam Fee	$115 ✓	$120
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25 ✓	$30
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Hawaii is $28 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Hawaii

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Renewal Cost

Hawaii has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Hawaii

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Hawaii $190

vs New Jersey ($218)

Faster Processing

Hawaii 4-12 wks

vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Hawaii $25

vs New Jersey ($30)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Hawaii 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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