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Delaware vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$162
DE
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
DE
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
N/A
DE
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Delaware South Dakota
Total Fees $162 $173
Application Fee N/A $25
Exam Fee $110 $105
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Delaware is $11 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Delaware

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Delaware $162
vs South Dakota ($173)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Delaware (6-12 wks)

Delaware Board

Delaware Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection - Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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