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Mississippi vs North Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$375
MS
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-12 wks
MS
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$100
MS
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Mississippi North Carolina
Total Fees $375 $325
Application Fee $100 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $100 $100
CE Hours N/A 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs Mississippi ($375)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs Mississippi (4-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Mississippi $100
vs North Carolina ($100)

Mississippi Board

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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