Maine vs Nevada for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$200

Timeline

6-14 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Nevada
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$200
Application Fee	$35	$35
Exam Fee	$115	$105 ✓
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Nevada processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Nevada ($200)

Faster Processing

Nevada 4-10 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $35

vs Nevada ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Program

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNA requirements →

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