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New Jersey vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$218
NJ
vs
$175
RI
Timeline
6-12 wks
NJ
vs
4-10 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$30
NJ
vs
$25
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Rhode Island
Total Fees $218 $175
Application Fee $30 $25
Exam Fee $120 $115
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Rhode Island is $43 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $175
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
Rhode Island 4-10 wks
vs New Jersey (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $25
vs New Jersey ($30)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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