Mississippi vs Nevada for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$375

$360

Timeline

4-12 wks

8-16 wks

Renewal Fee

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Mississippi	Nevada
Total Fees	$375	$360 ✓
Application Fee	$100	$100
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-12 weeks ✓	8-16 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$100	$100
CE Hours	N/A	30 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Nevada is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Nevada

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Processing Speed

Mississippi processes applications in 4-12 weeks.

Winner: Mississippi

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Nevada $360

vs Mississippi ($375)

Faster Processing

Mississippi 4-12 wks

vs Nevada (8-16 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Mississippi $100

vs Nevada ($100)

Mississippi Board

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Mississippi RN requirements →

Nevada Board

Nevada State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Nevada RN requirements →

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