Arizona vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$222

AZ

vs

$173

SD

Timeline

4-10 wks

AZ

vs

4-10 wks

SD

Renewal Fee

N/A

AZ

vs

$25

SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	South Dakota
Total Fees	$222	$173 ✓
Application Fee	$50	$25 ✓
Exam Fee	$105	$105
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $49 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs Arizona ($222)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-10 wks

vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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