New Jersey vs South Dakota for CNM Licensing

Total Fees

$180

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$160

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Jersey	South Dakota
Total Fees	$180	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$180	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$160	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs New Jersey ($180)

Faster Processing

New Jersey 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $100

vs New Jersey ($160)

New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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Full New Jersey CNM requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNM requirements →

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