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Mississippi vs Pennsylvania for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$65
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Pennsylvania
Total Fees $305 $345
Application Fee $50 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $65
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $40 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 Pennsylvania ($345)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Pennsylvania ($65)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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