Kentucky vs South Dakota for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$165

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$55

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kentucky	South Dakota
Total Fees	$165	$100 ✓
Application Fee	$165	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	1 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$55 ✓	$100
CE Hours	14 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $55 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $100

vs Kentucky ($165)

Faster Processing

Kentucky 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Kentucky $55

vs South Dakota ($100)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kentucky NP requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota NP requirements →

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