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Connecticut vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$455
CT
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
4-8 wks
CT
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$110
CT
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut New Hampshire
Total Fees $455 $370
Application Fee $180 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $110 $120
CE Hours 25 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

New Hampshire is $85 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New Hampshire

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

Connecticut has lower renewal fees at $110 per cycle.

Winner: Connecticut

Category Winners

Lower Cost
New Hampshire $370
vs Connecticut ($455)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 4-6 wks
vs Connecticut (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Connecticut $110
vs New Hampshire ($120)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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