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New Mexico vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$169
NM
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-10 wks
NM
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$25
NM
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Mexico South Dakota
Total Fees $169 $173
Application Fee $25 $25
Exam Fee $100 $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

New Mexico is $4 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Mexico

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Mexico $169
vs South Dakota ($173)
Faster Processing
New Mexico 4-10 wks
vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Mexico $25
vs South Dakota ($25)

New Mexico Board

New Mexico Board of Nursing - CNA Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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