New Jersey vs West Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$218

$195

Timeline

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$30

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	West Virginia
Total Fees	$218	$195 ✓
Application Fee	$30 ✓	$40
Exam Fee	$120	$105 ✓
Processing Time	6-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$30	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $195

vs New Jersey ($218)

Faster Processing

New Jersey 6-12 wks

vs West Virginia (6-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $25

vs New Jersey ($30)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Department of Health - Nurse Aide Certification Program

Official Website →

Full New Jersey CNA requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full West Virginia CNA requirements →

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