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Mississippi vs North Carolina for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi North Carolina
Total Fees $305 $325
Application Fee $50 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours 30 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 North Carolina ($325)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs North Carolina (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs North Carolina ($100)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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