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Mississippi vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$140
MS
vs
$218
NJ
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
6-12 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
N/A
MS
vs
$30
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi New Jersey
Total Fees $140 $218
Application Fee N/A $30
Exam Fee $95 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $78 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $140
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 4-12 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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