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Massachusetts vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts North Carolina
Total Fees $205 $170
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $170
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-12 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $30
vs North Carolina ($35)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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