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South Carolina vs Wisconsin for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$160
SC
vs
$168
WI
Timeline
4-10 wks
SC
vs
6-12 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$10
SC
vs
N/A
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Carolina Wisconsin
Total Fees $160 $168
Application Fee $15 N/A
Exam Fee $100 $118
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $10 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $160
vs Wisconsin ($168)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 4-10 wks
vs Wisconsin (6-12 wks)

South Carolina Board

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

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Nurse Aide Registry

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