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Mississippi vs Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$390
VA
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
4-6 wks
VA
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$135
VA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Virginia
Total Fees $305 $390
Application Fee $50 $140
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $135
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $85 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 Virginia ($390)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs Virginia (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Virginia ($135)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

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