New Jersey vs North Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$218

$171

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$30

$40

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	North Dakota
Total Fees	$218	$171 ✓
Application Fee	$30	N/A
Exam Fee	$120	$105 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$30 ✓	$40
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

North Dakota is $47 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Dakota

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Processing Speed

North Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: North Dakota

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: New Jersey

Category Winners

Lower Cost

North Dakota $171

vs New Jersey ($218)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 4-10 wks

vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New Jersey $30

vs North Dakota ($40)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNA requirements →

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