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New Mexico vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$169
NM
vs
$168
WI
Timeline
4-10 wks
NM
vs
6-12 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$25
NM
vs
N/A
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico Wisconsin
Total Fees $169 $168
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $100 $118
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Wisconsin is $1 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Wisconsin

Processing Speed

New Mexico processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Wisconsin $168
vs New Mexico ($169)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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