Maine vs Oregon for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$195

$218

Timeline

6-14 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Oregon
Total Fees	$195 ✓	$218
Application Fee	$35 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$115	$110 ✓
Processing Time	6-14 weeks	6-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35 ✓	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Oregon processes applications in 6-12 weeks.

Winner: Oregon

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $195

vs Oregon ($218)

Faster Processing

Oregon 6-12 wks

vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $35

vs Oregon ($50)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Maine CNA requirements →

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oregon CNA requirements →

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