North Dakota vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$120

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$60

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	South Dakota
Total Fees	$120	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$120	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$60 ✓	$100
CE Hours	12 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs North Dakota ($120)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $60

vs South Dakota ($100)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full North Dakota CNS requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNS requirements →

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