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Louisiana vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana New Jersey
Total Fees $180 $218
Application Fee $25 $30
Exam Fee $105 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $38 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 New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs New Jersey ($30)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana 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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