Arizona vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$50

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arizona	South Dakota
Total Fees	$150	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$150	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	4 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$50 ✓	$100
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Arizona has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Arizona

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs Arizona ($150)

Faster Processing

Arizona 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arizona $50

vs South Dakota ($100)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Arizona CNS requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNS requirements →

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