License guide → Mississippi

Mississippi Nursing License by Endorsement

For RNs already licensed in another state. From the Mississippi Board of Nursing.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Not stated by the board
Processing time
No set timetable; applications processed first-in, first-out
Application fee
$100 (Criminal background check $75 extra.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Only fingerprints/CBC processed through the Mississippi Board of Nursing are accepted.
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Sources: msbn.ms.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.