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Mississippi vs West Virginia for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$305
MS
vs
$300
WV
Timeline
2-4 wks
MS
vs
2-4 wks
WV
Renewal Fee
$50
MS
vs
$60
WV

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi West Virginia
Total Fees $305 $300
Application Fee $50 $50
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $60
CE Hours 30 hrs 24 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

West Virginia is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: West Virginia

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $50 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
West Virginia $300
vs Mississippi ($305)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 2-4 wks
vs West Virginia (2-4 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $50
vs West Virginia ($60)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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West Virginia Board

West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

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