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Massachusetts vs New Hampshire for NP Licensing

Total Fees
$150
MA
vs
$100
NH
Timeline
4-8 wks
MA
vs
4-8 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$180
MA
vs
$100
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts New Hampshire
Total Fees $150 $100
Application Fee $150 $100
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $180 $100
CE Hours 15 hrs 60 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

Cost

New Hampshire is $50 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

New Hampshire has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: New Hampshire

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Hampshire $100
vs Massachusetts ($150)
Faster Processing
Massachusetts 4-8 wks
vs New Hampshire (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Hampshire $100
vs Massachusetts ($180)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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