South Dakota vs Virginia for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$100

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Virginia
Total Fees	$100 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$80 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs South Dakota ($100)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNS requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNS requirements →

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