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Connecticut vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$200
CT
vs
$100
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
N/A
CT
vs
$100
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut South Dakota
Total Fees $200 $100
Application Fee $200 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $100
CE Hours 50 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $100 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $100
vs Connecticut ($200)
Faster Processing
Connecticut 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut DPH Board of Examiners for Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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