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Maine vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$195
ME
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
6-14 wks
ME
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$35
ME
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine New Mexico
Total Fees $195 $169
Application Fee $35 $25
Exam Fee $115 $100
Processing Time 6-14 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $26 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs Maine ($195)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Maine (6-14 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $25
vs Maine ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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