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South Dakota vs Washington for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$173
SD
vs
$241
WA
Timeline
4-10 wks
SD
vs
4-10 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$25
SD
vs
$75
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Washington
Total Fees $173 $241
Application Fee $25 $75
Exam Fee $105 $116
Processing Time 4-10 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $25 $75
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $68 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

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 Washington ($241)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-10 wks
vs Washington (4-10 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $25
vs Washington ($75)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission - Nurse Aide Registry

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