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North Dakota vs South Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$120
ND
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
ND
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$60
ND
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota South Carolina
Total Fees $120 $40
Application Fee $120 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $145
CE Hours 12 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs North Dakota ($120)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Dakota $60
vs South Carolina ($145)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board of Nursing

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