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Maine vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
ME
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
1-3 wks
ME
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$75
ME
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maine New Hampshire
Total Fees $355 $370
Application Fee $75 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 1-3 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $75 $120
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maine is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

Renewal Cost

Maine has lower renewal fees at $75 per cycle.

Winner: Maine

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maine $355
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
Maine 1-3 wks
vs New Hampshire (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Maine $75
vs New Hampshire ($120)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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