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South Dakota vs West Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$100
SD
vs
$80
WV
Timeline
4-8 wks
SD
vs
4-8 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$100
SD
vs
$35
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota West Virginia
Total Fees $100 $80
Application Fee $100 $80
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $35
CE Hours N/A 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $80
vs South Dakota ($100)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 4-8 wks
vs West Virginia (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
West Virginia $35
vs South Dakota ($100)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia RN Board

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