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Mississippi vs Tennessee for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$365
TN
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
4-6 wks
TN
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$100
TN

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Tennessee
Total Fees $305 $365
Application Fee $50 $115
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $60 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 Tennessee ($365)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Tennessee (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Tennessee ($100)

Mississippi Board

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Tennessee Board of Nursing

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