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New Mexico vs New York for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$169
NM
vs
$200
NY
Timeline
4-10 wks
NM
vs
6-14 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$25
NM
vs
N/A
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico New York
Total Fees $169 $200
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $100 $125
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-14 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $31 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs New York ($200)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs New York (6-14 wks)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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New York Board

New York State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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