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Indiana vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$135
IN
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-10 wks
IN
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$15
IN
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana New Jersey
Total Fees $135 $218
Application Fee $15 $30
Exam Fee $85 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $15 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $83 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

Indiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Indiana

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $15 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $135
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Indiana 4-10 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $15
vs New Jersey ($30)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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