Nurse License Requirements in New Hampshire

License RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam

Issuing agency: New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Official licensing agency website

Exam provider: Pearson VUE

Reciprocity And License Levels

License levels

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Registered Nurse (RN)

Reciprocity states

None listed

Notes

New Hampshire Board of Nursing, under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), licenses LPNs and RNs. NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN required. New Hampshire is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Biennial renewal with continuing education.

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