Maine vs South Dakota for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$100

ME

vs

$100

SD

Timeline

4-8 wks

ME

vs

4-8 wks

SD

Renewal Fee

$100

ME

vs

$100

SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	South Dakota
Total Fees	$100	$100
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$100
CE Hours	75 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $100

vs South Dakota ($100)

Faster Processing

Maine 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $100

vs South Dakota ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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