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Mississippi vs Washington for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$388
WA
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
1-2 wks
WA
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$113
WA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi Washington
Total Fees $305 $388
Application Fee $50 $138
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 1-2 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 1 years
Renewal Fee $50 $113
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $83 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Washington processes applications in 1-2 weeks.

Winner: Washington

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $305
vs Washington ($388)
Faster Processing
Washington 1-2 wks
vs Mississippi (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs Washington ($113)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Washington Board

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

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