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Massachusetts vs North Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$171
ND
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
4-10 wks
ND
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$25
ND

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts North Dakota
Total Fees $205 $171
Application Fee $30 $25
Exam Fee $115 $105
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

North Dakota is $34 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Dakota $171
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $25
vs Massachusetts ($30)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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