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South Dakota vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$173
SD
vs
$215
VA
Timeline
4-10 wks
SD
vs
6-12 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$25
SD
vs
$30
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Virginia
Total Fees $173 $215
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $115
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $25 $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $42 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 Virginia ($215)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Virginia (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $25
vs Virginia ($30)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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