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Maine vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$195
ME
vs
$175
RI
Timeline
6-14 wks
ME
vs
4-10 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$35
ME
vs
$25
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Rhode Island
Total Fees $195 $175
Application Fee $35 $25
Exam Fee $115 $115
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

Rhode Island is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $175
vs Maine ($195)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-10 wks
vs Maine (6-14 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $25
vs Maine ($35)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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