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North Dakota vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ND
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
2-4 wks
ND
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$110
ND
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Dakota South Carolina
Total Fees $355 $350
Application Fee $110 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $95
CE Hours 12 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs North Dakota ($355)
Faster Processing
North Dakota 2-4 wks
vs South Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $95
vs North Dakota ($110)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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