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Maryland vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New Mexico
Total Fees $205 $169
Application Fee $40 $25
Exam Fee $110 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $40 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $36 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 Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $25
vs Maryland ($40)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

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