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Maryland vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$200
NY
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
6-14 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
N/A
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New York
Total Fees $205 $200
Application Fee $40 N/A
Exam Fee $110 $125
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $40 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New York is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

Processing Speed

Maryland processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Maryland

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New York $200
vs Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
Maryland 4-12 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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