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Massachusetts vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Washington
Total Fees $205 $241
Application Fee $30 $75
Exam Fee $115 $116
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $30 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Massachusetts is $36 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Massachusetts

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Massachusetts has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: Massachusetts

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Massachusetts $205
vs Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
Washington 4-10 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Massachusetts $30
vs Washington ($75)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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