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Minnesota vs New Hampshire for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$355
MN
vs
$370
NH
Timeline
4-8 wks
MN
vs
4-6 wks
NH
Renewal Fee
$85
MN
vs
$120
NH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Minnesota New Hampshire
Total Fees $355 $370
Application Fee $105 $120
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-6 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $85 $120
CE Hours 24 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Pending Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Minnesota is $15 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Minnesota

Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Hampshire

Renewal Cost

Minnesota has lower renewal fees at $85 per cycle.

Winner: Minnesota

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Minnesota $355
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 4-6 wks
vs Minnesota (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Minnesota $85
vs New Hampshire ($120)

Minnesota Board

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New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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