Idaho vs South Dakota for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$90

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$70

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Idaho	South Dakota
Total Fees	$90 ✓	$100
Application Fee	$90 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$70 ✓	$100
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Idaho is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

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Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Idaho $90

vs South Dakota ($100)

Faster Processing

Idaho 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Idaho $70

vs South Dakota ($100)

Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Idaho CNM requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNM requirements →

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