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Maine vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$195
ME
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
6-14 wks
ME
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
N/A
ME
vs
$95
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Washington
Total Fees $195 $241
Application Fee N/A $85
Exam Fee $115 $116
Processing Time 6-14 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee N/A $95
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $46 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $195
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Maine (6-14 wks)

Maine Board

Maine Department of Health and Human Services / CNA Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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