South Dakota vs Tennessee for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$173

SD

vs

$135

TN

Timeline

4-10 wks

SD

vs

4-10 wks

TN

Renewal Fee

$25

SD

vs

N/A

TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Tennessee
Total Fees	$173	$135 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$105	$95 ✓
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25	N/A
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Tennessee is $38 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Tennessee $135

vs South Dakota ($173)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 4-10 wks

vs Tennessee (4-10 wks)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Tennessee CNA requirements →

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