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Maryland vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$175
RI
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
4-10 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
$25
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland Rhode Island
Total Fees $205 $175
Application Fee $40 $25
Exam Fee $110 $115
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

Rhode Island is $30 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 Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-10 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $25
vs Maryland ($40)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

Official Website →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

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