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Maine vs Mississippi for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ME
vs
$375
MS
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
4-12 wks
MS
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$100
MS

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine Mississippi
Total Fees $355 $375
Application Fee $75 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $100
CE Hours N/A N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $355
vs Mississippi ($375)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs Mississippi ($100)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

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