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Arizona vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$400
AZ
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
2-4 wks
AZ
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$160
AZ
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Arizona Mississippi
Total Fees $400 $375
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 4 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $160 $100
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

Arizona processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Arizona

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $375
vs Arizona ($400)
Faster Processing
Arizona 2-4 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs Arizona ($160)

Arizona Board

Arizona State Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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