Mississippi vs Virginia for NP Licensing

Total Fees

$100

$190

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

$80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Mississippi	Virginia
Total Fees	$100 ✓	$190
Application Fee	$100 ✓	$190
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$80 ✓
CE Hours	40 hrs	30 hrs ✓
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Mississippi is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

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Renewal Cost

Virginia has lower renewal fees at $80 per cycle.

Winner: Virginia

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $100

vs Virginia ($190)

Faster Processing

Mississippi 4-8 wks

vs Virginia (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Virginia $80

vs Mississippi ($100)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Mississippi NP requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Virginia NP requirements →

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