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Alabama vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$348
AL
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$100
AL
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Mississippi
Total Fees $348 $375
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 24 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $348
vs Mississippi ($375)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Alabama $100
vs Mississippi ($100)

Alabama Board

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