Hawaii vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$380

$343

Timeline

4-12 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$196

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Hawaii	South Dakota
Total Fees	$380	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$130	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$196	$115 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $37 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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NLC Compact

South Dakota is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $115 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs Hawaii ($380)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Hawaii (4-12 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $115

vs Hawaii ($196)

Hawaii Board

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Hawaii vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

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Key Differences

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