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Montana vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$340
MT
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
4-8 wks
MT
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$100
MT
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Montana South Dakota
Total Fees $340 $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 $100 $115
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Montana is $3 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Montana

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

Montana has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Montana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Montana $340
vs South Dakota ($343)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Montana (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Montana $100
vs South Dakota ($115)

Montana Board

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South Dakota Board of Nursing

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