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New Jersey vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$218
NJ
vs
$215
VA
Timeline
6-12 wks
NJ
vs
6-12 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$30
NJ
vs
$30
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Jersey Virginia
Total Fees $218 $215
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $120 $115
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $30 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Virginia is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Virginia $215
vs New Jersey ($218)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 6-12 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Jersey $30
vs Virginia ($30)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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