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Mississippi vs South Dakota for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$350
SD
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
2-4 wks
SD
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$115
SD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi South Dakota
Total Fees $305 $350
Application Fee $50 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $115
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $45 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 South Dakota ($350)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs South Dakota (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs South Dakota ($115)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

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