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Mississippi vs South Carolina for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$100
MS
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$100
MS
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi South Carolina
Total Fees $100 $40
Application Fee $100 $40
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $145
CE Hours 40 hrs 45 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs Mississippi ($100)
Faster Processing
Mississippi 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs South Carolina ($145)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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