Mississippi vs Oklahoma for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$140

$151

Timeline

4-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Mississippi	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$140 ✓	$151
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$95 ✓	$101
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$20
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Mississippi is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

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Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $140

vs Oklahoma ($151)

Faster Processing

Oklahoma 4-10 wks

vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Mississippi CNA requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma CNA requirements →

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