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New Hampshire vs Pennsylvania for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
NH
vs
$345
PA
Timeline
4-6 wks
NH
vs
4-8 wks
PA
Renewal Fee
$120
NH
vs
$122
PA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Hampshire Pennsylvania
Total Fees $370 $345
Application Fee $120 $95
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $122
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Pennsylvania is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Pennsylvania

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
Pennsylvania $345
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
New Hampshire 4-6 wks
vs Pennsylvania (4-8 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
New Hampshire $120
vs Pennsylvania ($122)

New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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Pennsylvania Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

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