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Mississippi vs Rhode Island for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$350
RI
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
RI
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$100
RI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Rhode Island
Total Fees $305 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 10 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes 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

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs Rhode Island ($350)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Rhode Island (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Rhode Island ($100)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Rhode Island Board

Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education

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