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Illinois vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$310
IL
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
2-4 wks
IL
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$60
IL
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Illinois New Hampshire
Total Fees $310 $370
Application Fee $50 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $120
CE Hours 20 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Illinois is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Processing Speed

Illinois processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Illinois

NLC Compact

New Hampshire is an NLC compact state, allowing practice in 40+ states with one license.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

Illinois has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Illinois $310
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
Illinois 2-4 wks
vs New Hampshire (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Illinois $60
vs New Hampshire ($120)

Illinois Board

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