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Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
New Hampshire Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-04
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $108 |
| Compact State (NLC) | Yes — NLC member |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
New Hampshire requires all RNs, LPNs, and APRNs to complete 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle. There are no specific topic requirements — CE hours must simply pertain to the nurse's scope of practice. Alternatively, current national certification can be used to fulfill the CE requirement. Licenses expire on the nurse's birthday every two years. New Hampshire is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, enabling multistate license holders to practice across all compact states.
This data is verified against the New Hampshire Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-04. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $108
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $100
LPN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $108
CNA
24
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $63
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Continuing Education | 30 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 30 contact hours of continuing education every two years. CE activities must be workshops, conferences, lectures, or in-service educational offerings designed to enhance nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills within the licensee's scope of practice. |
| National Certification Alternative | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Current national certification may be used to fulfill the 30-hour CE requirement in lieu of individual CE hours. |
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CE Audit Information
State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.
Always confirm requirements directly with the New Hampshire Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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