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Mississippi vs Pennsylvania for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$140
MS
vs
$147
PA
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
4-10 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
N/A
MS
vs
N/A
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Pennsylvania
Total Fees $140 $147
Application Fee N/A N/A
Exam Fee $95 $102
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Pennsylvania processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $140
vs Pennsylvania ($147)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-10 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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