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Iowa vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$343
IA
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
2-8 wks
IA
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$99
IA
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Iowa New Hampshire
Total Fees $343 $370
Application Fee $93 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 2-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 3 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $99 $120
CE Hours 36 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

Iowa has lower renewal fees at $99 per cycle.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $343
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 4-6 wks
vs Iowa (2-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Iowa $99
vs New Hampshire ($120)

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