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New Mexico vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$169
NM
vs
$135
TN
Timeline
4-10 wks
NM
vs
4-10 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$25
NM
vs
N/A
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Tennessee
Total Fees $169 $135
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $100 $95
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Tennessee is $34 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Tennessee $135
vs New Mexico ($169)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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