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Louisiana vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
LA
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
4-12 wks
LA
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$100
LA
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Mississippi
Total Fees $355 $375
Application Fee $100 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

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

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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