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Massachusetts vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MA
vs
$305
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
2-4 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$100
MA
vs
$50
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Mississippi
Total Fees $355 $305
Application Fee $100 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $50
CE Hours 15 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

NLC Compact

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

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs Massachusetts ($355)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Massachusetts ($100)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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