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Rhode Island vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
RI
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
RI
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$100
RI
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Rhode Island South Dakota
Total Fees $350 $350
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $115
CE Hours 10 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Rhode Island has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Rhode Island

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Rhode Island $350
vs South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Rhode Island $100
vs South Dakota ($115)

Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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