South Dakota vs Vermont for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$400

Timeline

2-4 wks

1-2 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$150

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Vermont
Total Fees	$343 ✓	$400
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$150
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	1-2 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115 ✓	$150
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

South Dakota is $57 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

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Processing Speed

Vermont processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Vermont

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Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

South Dakota $343

vs Vermont ($400)

Faster Processing

Vermont 1-2 wks

vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $115

vs Vermont ($150)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Full South Dakota RN requirements →

Vermont Board

Vermont State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Vermont RN requirements →

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