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Oregon vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$218
OR
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
6-12 wks
OR
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$50
OR
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon South Dakota
Total Fees $218 $173
Application Fee $50 $25
Exam Fee $110 $105
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $45 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 Oregon ($218)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Oregon (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $25
vs Oregon ($50)

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

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