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Mississippi vs New Jersey for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$430
NJ
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$160
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi New Jersey
Total Fees $305 $430
Application Fee $50 $160
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $160
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $125 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs New Jersey ($430)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs New Jersey (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs New Jersey ($160)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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New Jersey Board

New Jersey Board of Nursing

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