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New Hampshire vs South Carolina for RN Licensing

Total Fees
$370
NH
vs
$350
SC
Timeline
4-6 wks
NH
vs
2-4 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
$120
NH
vs
$95
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category New Hampshire South Carolina
Total Fees $370 $350
Application Fee $120 $100
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $120 $95
CE Hours 30 hrs 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

South Carolina is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Processing Speed

South Carolina processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: South Carolina

Renewal Cost

South Carolina has lower renewal fees at $95 per cycle.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $350
vs New Hampshire ($370)
Faster Processing
South Carolina 2-4 wks
vs New Hampshire (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
South Carolina $95
vs New Hampshire ($120)

New Hampshire Board

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board of Nursing

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