Nevada vs New Jersey for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$200

$218

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$35

$30

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Nevada	New Jersey
Total Fees	$200 ✓	$218
Application Fee	$35	$30 ✓
Exam Fee	$105 ✓	$120
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$35	$30 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $18 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Nevada processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Nevada

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Renewal Cost

New Jersey has lower renewal fees at $30 per cycle.

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $200

vs New Jersey ($218)

Faster Processing

Nevada 4-10 wks

vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New Jersey $30

vs Nevada ($35)

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistant Program

Official Website →

Full Nevada CNA requirements →

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

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