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New Mexico vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$169
NM
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-10 wks
NM
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$25
NM
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Washington
Total Fees $169 $241
Application Fee $25 $75
Exam Fee $100 $116
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $25 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

New Mexico is $72 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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 Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Washington (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $25
vs Washington ($75)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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