Arkansas vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$320

$343

Timeline

4-8 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Arkansas	South Dakota
Total Fees	$320 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$115
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Arkansas is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Arkansas

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Arkansas has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Arkansas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Arkansas $320

vs South Dakota ($343)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Arkansas (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Arkansas $75

vs South Dakota ($115)

Arkansas Board

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full South Dakota RN requirements →

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