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Louisiana vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana New Mexico
Total Fees $180 $169
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $105 $100
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs Louisiana ($180)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs New Mexico (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs New Mexico ($25)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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