NurseCETracker

To renew, New Hampshire registered nurses need 30 contact hrs / 2 yrs + 400 practice hrs / 4 yrs. Renewal: Biennial, by midnight on birthday. CE reporting: The board links CE Broker for tracking; check with the board whether reporting is required. Verified against the New Hampshire board of nursing on 2026-10-16.

Hours

30 contact hrs / 2 yrs + 400 practice hrs / 4 yrs

Cycle & deadline

Biennial, by midnight on birthday

LPN / LVN

30 contact hrs + 400 practice hrs (same as RN)

Reporting

Board links CE Broker tracking (requirement unclear)

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: New Hampshire board of nursing (N.H. Admin. Rules Nur 403.01) · Checked against the full official board page

New Hampshire CE requirements by license type

LicenseRequirement
RN30 contact hrs / 2 yrs + 400 practice hrs / 4 yrs
LPN / LVN30 contact hrs + 400 practice hrs (same as RN)
APRNAPRNs: 30 contact hrs on top of RN CE (20 in specialty, 5 pharmacology); with an active DEA number, 3 of the 5 must cover opioid prescribing/pain/SUD

Required (mandatory) topics in New Hampshire

None specified by the board.

New Hampshire license renewal deadline & cycle

Biennial, by midnight on birthday

How to renew your New Hampshire nursing license

  1. Check your expiration date on your board portal or Nursys.com.
  2. Complete your CE: 30 contact hrs / 2 yrs + 400 practice hrs / 4 yrs.
  3. Report or record CE: Board links CE Broker tracking (requirement unclear).
  4. Submit the renewal application and fee on the New Hampshire board site.
  5. Keep certificates in case of audit.

Renewal fees & late renewal

RN renewal fee: not yet verified by us. Check your board's renewal page for the current fee.

Late renewal: late fees and lapse rules vary; check your board's renewal page. Don't practice on an expired license.

CE Broker / reporting in New Hampshire

Board links CE Broker tracking (requirement unclear)

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Is New Hampshire a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Yes. New Hampshire is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

NLC compact states list 2026

Where to take New Hampshire-approved CE

Use providers accredited by ANCC or approved by your board, and check that courses cover the required topics above.

Recommended CE providers: coming soon. Disclosure: we may earn a commission from some CE providers we link to in the future. That never changes what we report as required.

New Hampshire nursing CE FAQ

How many CE hours does a New Hampshire RN need?

30 contact hrs / 2 yrs + 400 practice hrs / 4 yrs.

When does a New Hampshire nursing license expire?

Biennial, by midnight on birthday.

What mandatory CE topics does New Hampshire require?

No specific mandatory topics are listed by the board.

Does New Hampshire use CE Broker or require CE reporting?

Board links CE Broker tracking (requirement unclear).

Do New Hampshire LPNs/LVNs need CE?

30 contact hrs + 400 practice hrs (same as RN).

What CE do New Hampshire APRNs need?

APRNs: 30 contact hrs on top of RN CE (20 in specialty, 5 pharmacology); with an active DEA number, 3 of the 5 must cover opioid prescribing/pain/SUD.

Is New Hampshire a compact (NLC) state?

Yes. New Hampshire is a full Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so a multistate license from another compact home state lets you practice here.

Sources & verification

Official source: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-nurses-education-and-training
Rule: N.H. Admin. Rules Nur 403.01
Last verified: 2026-10-16. Re-read official page Oct 16, 2026; values match.

Change log: 2026-10-16: added APRN requirement

Neighboring states

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