South Dakota vs Tennessee for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$365

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Tennessee
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$365
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$115
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115	$100 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $22 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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Renewal Cost

Tennessee has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Tennessee

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs Tennessee ($365)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Tennessee $100

vs South Dakota ($115)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full South Dakota RN requirements →

Tennessee Board

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Tennessee RN requirements →

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