South Dakota vs Wyoming for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$173

$205

Timeline

4-10 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$25

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Wyoming
Total Fees	$173 ✓	$205
Application Fee	$25 ✓	$50
Exam Fee	$105	$105
Processing Time	4-10 weeks	4-8 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$25 ✓	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $32 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

Wyoming processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Wyoming

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $25 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $173

vs Wyoming ($205)

Faster Processing

Wyoming 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-10 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $25

vs Wyoming ($50)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNA requirements →

Wyoming Board

Wyoming State Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Wyoming CNA requirements →

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