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Kentucky vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
KY
vs
$305
MS
Timeline
2-4 wks
KY
vs
2-4 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$55
KY
vs
$50
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Mississippi
Total Fees $325 $305
Application Fee $75 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $55 $50
CE Hours 14 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs Kentucky ($325)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 2-4 wks
vs Mississippi (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Kentucky ($55)

Kentucky Board

Kentucky Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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