South Dakota vs West Virginia for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$343

$302

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$115

$67

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	South Dakota	West Virginia
Total Fees	$343	$302 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$52 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$115	$67 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	12 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

West Virginia is $41 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

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Renewal Cost

West Virginia has lower renewal fees at $67 per cycle.

Winner: West Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

West Virginia $302

vs South Dakota ($343)

Faster Processing

South Dakota 2-4 wks

vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

West Virginia $67

vs South Dakota ($115)

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota RN requirements →

West Virginia Board

West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nurses

Official Website →

Full West Virginia RN requirements →

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