Kansas vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees

$325

$305

Timeline

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$50

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Kansas	Mississippi
Total Fees	$325	$305 ✓
Application Fee	$75	$50 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	2-4 weeks	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$50 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Mississippi is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

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Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $305

vs Kansas ($325)

Faster Processing

Kansas 2-4 wks

vs Mississippi (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Mississippi $50

vs Kansas ($75)

Kansas Board

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Kansas LVN requirements →

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Mississippi LVN requirements →

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