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Kentucky vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
KY
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
4-8 wks
KY
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$65
KY
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Kentucky Mississippi
Total Fees $355 $375
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $65 $100
CE Hours 14 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Kentucky is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Kentucky

Processing Speed

Kentucky processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Kentucky

Renewal Cost

Kentucky has lower renewal fees at $65 per cycle.

Winner: Kentucky

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Kentucky $355
vs Mississippi ($375)
Faster Processing
Kentucky 4-8 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Kentucky $65
vs Mississippi ($100)

Kentucky Board

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Mississippi Board of Nursing

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