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Idaho vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$165
ID
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-10 wks
ID
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$20
ID
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Idaho South Dakota
Total Fees $165 $173
Application Fee $20 $25
Exam Fee $105 $105
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $20 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $165
vs South Dakota ($173)
Faster Processing
Idaho 4-10 wks
vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $20
vs South Dakota ($25)

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing / Idaho Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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