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Louisiana vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$205
MD
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
4-12 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$40
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Maryland
Total Fees $180 $205
Application Fee $25 $40
Exam Fee $105 $110
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $40
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $25 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 Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs Maryland ($40)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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