New Hampshire Nursing License
How to get your New Hampshire nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the New Hampshire Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is New Hampshire, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
New Hampshire licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $120 |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $116 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | 30 hours / 2 years |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Initial $120; biennial renewal $116 (includes a mandatory $28 Professional Health Program fee). 30 CE contact hours are required per 2-year cycle. eNLC member.
Official resources
- New Hampshire Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
New Hampshire nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in New Hampshire?
- Yes. New Hampshire is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in New Hampshire without a separate application.
- How much does a New Hampshire nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in New Hampshire is $120, and renewal is $116 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does New Hampshire require?
- New Hampshire requires 30 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a New Hampshire nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.