New Jersey vs Rhode Island for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$218

$175

Timeline

6-12 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$30

$35

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	Rhode Island
Total Fees	$218	$175 ✓
Application Fee	$30 ✓	$35
Exam Fee	$120	$115 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	4-10 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$30 ✓	$35
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Rhode Island is $43 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Processing Speed

Rhode Island processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Rhode Island

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: New Jersey

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

New Jersey $30

vs Rhode Island ($35)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Rhode Island CNA requirements →

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