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Maryland vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MD
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-12 wks
MD
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$40
MD
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland South Dakota
Total Fees $205 $173
Application Fee $40 $25
Exam Fee $110 $105
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $40 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $173
vs Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $25
vs Maryland ($40)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

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