North Dakota vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$343

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$110

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	North Dakota	South Dakota
Total Fees	$355	$343 ✓
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 ✓	$115
CE Hours	12 hrs	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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Renewal Cost

North Dakota has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: North Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs North Dakota ($355)

Faster Processing

North Dakota 2-4 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

North Dakota $110

vs South Dakota ($115)

North Dakota Board

North Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full North Dakota RN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota RN requirements →

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