Skip to content

Mississippi vs Pennsylvania for CNM Licensing

Total Fees
$100
MS
vs
$105
PA
Timeline
4-8 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$100
MS
vs
$81
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Pennsylvania
Total Fees $100 $105
Application Fee $100 $105
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $81
CE Hours 40 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Pennsylvania has lower renewal fees at $81 per cycle.

Winner: Pennsylvania

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $100
vs Pennsylvania ($105)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 4-8 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Pennsylvania $81
vs Mississippi ($100)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Compare More States

Browse all CNM state-to-state comparisons or use our interactive tool.

Compare Mississippi CNM License

Compare Pennsylvania CNM License