How to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, LPN licensing requirements are set by the state health department and vary by year.
Provides basic nursing care under RN or physician supervision. Requires a practical-nursing diploma and the NCLEX-PN. Requirements change — always confirm with the state board before paying.
Licensing steps in New Hampshire
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Age and background check rules vary — confirm with the state board.
- 2Complete pre-license education
Required training hours are not published here — check with the state board for the current figure.
- 3Register and pass the exam
The exam vendor varies — check the official board site.
- 4Pay fees and get licensed
Fee schedule not published here — verify with the board.
- 5Stay current
Renewal cycle and CE requirements vary — check the board.
LPN requirements — New Hampshire at a glance
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Transferring a LPN license between states
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Practical and vocational nurses transfer through the Nurse Licensure Compact. A compact-state resident can hold one multistate licence covering every other implemented compact state.
41 jurisdictions currently use it. New Hampshire is one of them.
Confirm your home state is actively issuing multistate licences on the NCSBN compact map. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a LPN license in New Hampshire?
After completing the required education, most candidates need 4-12 weeks of study before the exam. Total timeline depends on scheduling.
How hard is the LPN exam in New Hampshire?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by New Hampshire; check the state board.
What does the LPN license cost in New Hampshire?
Fees are not published here — check the official board site.
Can I transfer my LPN license to New Hampshire?
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC): Practical and vocational nurses transfer through the Nurse Licensure Compact. A compact-state resident can hold one multistate licence covering every other implemented compact state. A per-state note for New Hampshire is not published in our dataset — verify with both boards.
Plan your LPN licensing in New Hampshire
Work the road in order — check what New Hampshire requires, price the prep, lock a study schedule, then keep the license current.
- 1. Confirm requirements — education hours, fees and the board that issues it.
- 2. Budget the prep — exam + application + license + course costs before you pay.
- 3. Study to the exam — the LPN exam blueprint and a dated study plan.
- 4. Sit the exam — what to bring, where to test, and the retake rule if you miss.
- 5. Stay licensed — renewal cycle, CE hours, and New Hampshire reciprocity.
LPN tools for New Hampshire
Every step of the New Hampshire LPN road has a free tool — from the first requirements check to renewal and reciprocity.
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Requirements change frequently — verify all figures with the state licensing board (retrieved 2026-08-20).