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Massachusetts vs South Dakota for CRNA Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$100
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$100
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts 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 $180 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $100
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $100
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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