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New Jersey vs Texas for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$218
NJ
vs
$155
TX
Timeline
6-12 wks
NJ
vs
4-12 wks
TX
Renewal Fee
$30
NJ
vs
N/A
TX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Texas
Total Fees $218 $155
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $120 $113
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Texas is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Texas $155
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 6-12 wks
vs Texas (4-12 wks)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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Texas Board

Texas Health and Human Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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