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Oregon vs South Dakota for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
OR
vs
$343
SD
Timeline
8-12 wks
OR
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$150
OR
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Oregon South Dakota
Total Fees $400 $343
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $150 $115
CE Hours 3 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

NLC Compact

South Dakota is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: South Dakota

Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $115 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $343
vs Oregon ($400)
Faster Processing
South Dakota 2-4 wks
vs Oregon (8-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $115
vs Oregon ($150)

Oregon Board

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South Dakota Board of Nursing

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