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Massachusetts vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts New Jersey
Total Fees $205 $218
Application Fee $30 $30
Exam Fee $115 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $13 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $205
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $30
vs New Jersey ($30)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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