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Mississippi vs New York for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$343
NY
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
NY
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$74
NY

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi New York
Total Fees $305 $343
Application Fee $50 $143
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 3 years
Renewal Fee $50 $74
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes No

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $38 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 New York ($343)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs New York (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs New York ($74)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

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