Maine vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$343

Timeline

1-3 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	South Dakota
Total Fees	$355	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-3 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$115
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $12 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs Maine ($355)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Maine $75

vs South Dakota ($115)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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