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Colorado vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$285
CO
vs
$305
MS
Timeline
4-6 wks
CO
vs
2-4 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$35
CO
vs
$50
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Mississippi
Total Fees $285 $305
Application Fee $35 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $35 $50
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Colorado has lower renewal fees at $35 per cycle.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $285
vs Mississippi ($305)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Colorado (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Colorado $35
vs Mississippi ($50)

Colorado Board

Colorado State Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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