New Hampshire vs New York for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$370

$343

Timeline

4-6 wks

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$120

$74

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	New Hampshire	New York
Total Fees	$370	$343 ✓
Application Fee	$120 ✓	$143
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	4-6 weeks ✓	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	3 years
Renewal Fee	$120	$74 ✓
CE Hours	30 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Pending

Key Differences

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Cost

New York is $27 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: New York

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Processing Speed

New Hampshire processes applications in 4-6 weeks.

Winner: New Hampshire

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NLC Compact

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

Winner: New Hampshire

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Renewal Cost

New York has lower renewal fees at $74 per cycle.

Winner: New York

Category Winners

Lower Cost

New York $343

vs New Hampshire ($370)

Faster Processing

New Hampshire 4-6 wks

vs New York (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

New York $74

vs New Hampshire ($120)

New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full New Hampshire RN requirements →

New York Board

New York State Board for Nursing

Official Website →

Full New York RN requirements →

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