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Maryland vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$360
MD
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
4-8 wks
MD
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$136
MD
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Maryland New Hampshire
Total Fees $360 $370
Application Fee $100 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $136 $120
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Maryland is $10 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maryland

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

New Hampshire has lower renewal fees at $120 per cycle.

Winner: New Hampshire

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Maryland $360
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 4-6 wks
vs Maryland (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Hampshire $120
vs Maryland ($136)

Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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