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South Dakota vs Washington for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
SD
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
SD
vs
2-3 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$115
SD
vs
$138
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category South Dakota Washington
Total Fees $343 $388
Application Fee $100 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-3 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $115 $138
CE Hours N/A 8 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Dakota is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Dakota

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 2-3 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

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

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Dakota $343
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 2-3 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Dakota $115
vs Washington ($138)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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