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South Carolina vs South Dakota for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$160
SC
vs
$173
SD
Timeline
4-10 wks
SC
vs
4-10 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$10
SC
vs
$25
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina South Dakota
Total Fees $160 $173
Application Fee $15 $25
Exam Fee $100 $105
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $10 $25
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $13 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $10 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs South Dakota ($173)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $10
vs South Dakota ($25)

South Carolina Board

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control - Nurse Aide Registry

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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