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Pennsylvania vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$105
PA
vs
$100
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
PA
vs
4-8 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$81
PA
vs
$100
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Pennsylvania South Dakota
Total Fees $105 $100
Application Fee $105 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $81 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $100
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Pennsylvania 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs South Dakota ($100)

Pennsylvania Board

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South Dakota Board of Nursing

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