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Louisiana vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$180
LA
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-10 wks
LA
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$25
LA
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana South Dakota
Total Fees $180 $173
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $105 $105
Processing Time 4-10 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 $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $173
vs Louisiana ($180)
Faster Processing
Louisiana 4-10 wks
vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $25
vs South Dakota ($25)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana Department of Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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