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Maryland vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New Jersey
Total Fees $205 $218
Application Fee $40 $30
Exam Fee $110 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $40 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $13 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $205
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-12 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Jersey $30
vs Maryland ($40)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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