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Mississippi vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$140
MS
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
N/A
MS
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi North Carolina
Total Fees $140 $170
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $95 $120
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $140
vs North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 4-12 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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