Illinois vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$125

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$80

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	South Dakota
Total Fees	$125	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$125	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$80 ✓	$100
CE Hours	80 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs Illinois ($125)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Illinois $80

vs South Dakota ($100)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Full Illinois CNS requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNS requirements →

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