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Massachusetts vs Mississippi for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$140
MS
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
N/A
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Mississippi
Total Fees $205 $140
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $95
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $140
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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