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New Mexico vs North Carolina for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$169
NM
vs
$170
NC
Timeline
4-10 wks
NM
vs
4-12 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$25
NM
vs
$35
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico North Carolina
Total Fees $169 $170
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $100 $120
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $35
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $1 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Renewal Cost

New Mexico has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs North Carolina ($170)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs North Carolina (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $25
vs North Carolina ($35)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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