South Dakota vs Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$320

Timeline

2-4 wks

4-6 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$70

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	Virginia
Total Fees	$343	$320 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$70 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks ✓	4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115	$70 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	15 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Virginia is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Virginia

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Processing Speed

South Dakota processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Dakota

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $70 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Virginia $320

vs South Dakota ($343)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs Virginia (4-6 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $70

vs South Dakota ($115)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota RN requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia RN requirements →

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