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Louisiana vs Maine for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$195
ME
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
6-14 wks
ME
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$35
ME

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Maine
Total Fees $180 $195
Application Fee $25 $35
Exam Fee $105 $115
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $180
vs Maine ($195)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs Maine (6-14 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs Maine ($35)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

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