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Hawaii vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$190
HI
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$25
HI
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii South Dakota
Total Fees $190 $173
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $115 $105
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $25 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $173
vs Hawaii ($190)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Hawaii $25
vs South Dakota ($25)

Hawaii Board

Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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