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New Hampshire vs North Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
NH
vs
$325
NC
Timeline
4-6 wks
NH
vs
2-4 wks
NC
Renewal Fee
$120
NH
vs
$100
NC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Hampshire North Carolina
Total Fees $370 $325
Application Fee $120 $75
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $100
CE Hours 30 hrs 15 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

North Carolina is $45 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: North Carolina

Processing Speed

North Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: North Carolina

Renewal Cost

North Carolina has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: North Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
North Carolina $325
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 2-4 wks
vs New Hampshire (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
North Carolina $100
vs New Hampshire ($120)

New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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