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Illinois vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$305
MS
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
2-4 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$50
IL
vs
$50
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois Mississippi
Total Fees $310 $305
Application Fee $50 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $50
CE Hours 20 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

NLC Compact

Mississippi is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in multiple states with one license.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs Illinois ($310)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs Mississippi (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $50
vs Mississippi ($50)

Illinois Board

Illinois Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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