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Florida vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$385
FL
vs
$305
MS
Timeline
8-24 wks
FL
vs
2-4 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$75
FL
vs
$50
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Florida Mississippi
Total Fees $385 $305
Application Fee $110 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 8-24 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $50
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $80 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs Florida ($385)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Florida (8-24 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Florida ($75)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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