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Massachusetts vs New Hampshire for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$195
NH
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
6-12 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$25
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts New Hampshire
Total Fees $205 $195
Application Fee $30 $25
Exam Fee $115 $115
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Hampshire is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

New Hampshire has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: New Hampshire

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Hampshire $195
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs New Hampshire (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Hampshire $25
vs Massachusetts ($30)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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