Florida vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$252

$173

Timeline

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	South Dakota
Total Fees	$252	$173 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$25 ✓
Exam Fee	$125	$105 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50	$25 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $79 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs Florida ($252)

Faster Processing

Florida 4-10 wks

vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $25

vs Florida ($50)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

Official Website →

Full Florida CNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

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