South Dakota vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$378

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Texas
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$378
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115	$68 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $35 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs Texas ($378)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Texas (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs South Dakota ($115)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

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Full Texas RN requirements →

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