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Kentucky vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$172
KY
vs
$205
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-12 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$20
KY
vs
$40
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Maryland
Total Fees $172 $205
Application Fee $20 $40
Exam Fee $112 $110
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $20 $40
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $172
vs Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs Maryland ($40)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

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