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Mississippi vs New Jersey for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$375
MS
vs
$465
NJ
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
4-8 wks
NJ
Renewal Fee
$100
MS
vs
$120
NJ

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi New Jersey
Total Fees $375 $465
Application Fee $100 $200
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $120
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Mississippi is $90 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Mississippi

Processing Speed

New Jersey processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: New Jersey

Renewal Cost

Mississippi has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: Mississippi

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Mississippi $375
vs New Jersey ($465)
Faster Processing
New Jersey 4-8 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs New Jersey ($120)

Mississippi Board

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