Kansas vs South Dakota for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$50

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	South Dakota
Total Fees	$50 ✓	$100
Application Fee	$50 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$100
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Kansas is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kansas

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Renewal Cost

Kansas has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Kansas $50

vs South Dakota ($100)

Faster Processing

Kansas 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kansas $55

vs South Dakota ($100)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas NP requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota NP requirements →

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