South Dakota State Board of Nursing        
 

Board of Nursing
4300 S. Louise Ave.
Suite C-1
Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3124

Business: (605) 362-2760

Email Address: southdakota@ncsbn.org

License Period
Biennial, birthdate

Temporary Permit Period
pending results of first exam
90 days if by endorsement

Exam Fee
$75 (RN)
$50 (LPN)
$120 NCLEX
$100 (CNP & CNM)
 

 Continuing Education Requirements
continuing practice requirement 140 hours/year or 480 hours/6 years

Endorsement Fee
$75 (RN)
$60 (LPN)
$100 (CNP & CNM)

Renewal Fee
$65 (includes $10 for nurse education assistance loan fund)
$50 (CNP & CNM)

Temporary Permit Fee
$25

Re-Examination Limit
maximum of 4 times per year in 3 years postgraduation, then must requalify