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Montana vs New Mexico for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MT
vs
$169
NM
Timeline
4-12 wks
MT
vs
4-10 wks
NM
Renewal Fee
$10
MT
vs
$25
NM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana New Mexico
Total Fees $150 $169
Application Fee $10 $25
Exam Fee $100 $100
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $10 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $19 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $150
vs New Mexico ($169)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Montana (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $10
vs New Mexico ($25)

Montana Board

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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