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Minnesota vs Mississippi for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$350
MN
vs
$305
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
2-4 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$50
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota Mississippi
Total Fees $350 $305
Application Fee $105 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $50
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $45 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 Minnesota ($350)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Minnesota ($85)

Minnesota Board

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