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Indiana vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IN
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
4-6 wks
IN
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$50
IN
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Indiana South Dakota
Total Fees $310 $343
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $115
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Indiana is $33 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Indiana

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Indiana has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Indiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Indiana $310
vs South Dakota ($343)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Indiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Indiana $50
vs South Dakota ($115)

Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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