Alaska vs South Dakota for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees

$150

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$150

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alaska	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	$150	$100 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs Alaska ($150)

Faster Processing

Alaska 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $100

vs Alaska ($150)

Alaska Board

Alaska Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Alaska CRNA requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CRNA requirements →

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