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Hawaii vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii New Mexico
Total Fees $190 $169
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $115 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $21 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs Hawaii ($190)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Hawaii $25
vs New Mexico ($25)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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