Oklahoma vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$335

$343

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$115

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Oklahoma	South Dakota
Total Fees	$335 ✓	$343
Application Fee	$85 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$115
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $8 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $335

vs South Dakota ($343)

Faster Processing

Oklahoma 2-4 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Oklahoma $75

vs South Dakota ($115)

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma Board of Nursing

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Full Oklahoma RN requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota RN requirements →

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