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Illinois vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$145
IL
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-12 wks
IL
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
N/A
IL
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois New Mexico
Total Fees $145 $169
Application Fee N/A $25
Exam Fee $90 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $24 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $145
vs New Mexico ($169)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Illinois (4-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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