Licensure Map/South Dakota/LPN
Licensure Guide

Licensed Practical Nurse License in South Dakota

Everything you need to know about getting your LPN license to practice in South Dakota.

NLC Compact State
5–10
Weeks to process
$90–$215
Application fee
Available
Temporary permit
Yes
NLC member

Nurse Licensure Compact

The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) covers both RNs and LPN/VNs, allowing multistate practice in all member states. Your primary state of residence must be a compact state.

South Dakota is a NLC member state. If your primary state of residence is also a compact member, you may be able to practice in South Dakota under your multistate license or compact privilege without applying for a separate South Dakota license.

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Requirements for LPN Licensure in South Dakota

  • 1
    Active LPN license in another state
  • 2
    Nursys verification
  • 3
    FBI fingerprint background check
  • 4
    Application fee
Apply at South Dakota Board of Nursing

Estimated Processing Timeline

0 weeks12+ weeks

Most LPN endorsement applications in South Dakota are processed within 5 to 10 weeks. Processing times may vary based on completeness of your application and current board workload.

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This guide is for informational purposes only. Licensure requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

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