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North Carolina vs South Dakota for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
$100
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$50
NC
vs
$100
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina South Dakota
Total Fees $100 $100
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $100
vs South Dakota ($100)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $50
vs South Dakota ($100)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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