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Hawaii vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$380
HI
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
4-12 wks
HI
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$196
HI
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Hawaii Mississippi
Total Fees $380 $375
Application Fee $130 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $196 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $5 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

NLC Compact

Mississippi is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: Mississippi

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $375
vs Hawaii ($380)
Faster Processing
Hawaii 4-12 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs Hawaii ($196)

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