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Kentucky vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$172
KY
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$20
KY
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky South Dakota
Total Fees $172 $173
Application Fee $20 $25
Exam Fee $112 $105
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $20 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $1 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $172
vs South Dakota ($173)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $20
vs South Dakota ($25)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services / Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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