Nevada vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$360

$343

Timeline

8-16 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Nevada	South Dakota
Total Fees	$360	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-16 weeks	2-4 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100 ✓	$115
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $17 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

Nevada has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Nevada

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs Nevada ($360)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Nevada $100

vs South Dakota ($115)

Nevada Board

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Nevada vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

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Key Differences

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Category Winners

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