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Connecticut vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut South Dakota
Total Fees $455 $343
Application Fee $180 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $115
CE Hours 25 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $112 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Connecticut has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $343
vs Connecticut ($455)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Connecticut (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Connecticut $110
vs South Dakota ($115)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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