Missouri vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$150

MO

vs

$100

SD

Timeline

4-8 wks

MO

vs

4-8 wks

SD

Renewal Fee

N/A

MO

vs

$100

SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Missouri	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	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$100
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

→

Cost

South Dakota is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs Missouri ($150)

Faster Processing

Missouri 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Missouri Board

Missouri State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Missouri CNS requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNS requirements →

Compare More States

Browse all CNS state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

All CNS Comparisons Interactive Tool

Compare Missouri CNS License

Compare South Dakota CNS License