Florida vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$392

$375

Timeline

8-24 wks

4-12 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Florida	Mississippi
Total Fees	$392	$375 ✓
Application Fee	$110	$100 ✓
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	8-24 weeks	4-12 weeks ✓
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75 ✓	$100
CE Hours	24 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Mississippi is $17 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

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Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

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Renewal Cost

Florida has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Florida

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Mississippi $375

vs Florida ($392)

Faster Processing

Mississippi 4-12 wks

vs Florida (8-24 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Florida $75

vs Mississippi ($100)

Florida Board

Florida Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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Full Mississippi RN requirements →

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