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Maryland vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland South Dakota
Total Fees $360 $343
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $115
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $343
vs Maryland ($360)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $115
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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