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Louisiana vs Mississippi for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$140
MS
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
N/A
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Mississippi
Total Fees $180 $140
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $95
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $40 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Louisiana processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $140
vs Louisiana ($180)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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