| License Description |
Registered Nurses (RN) use the principles of biological, physical and behavioral science in assessing and identifying the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient/consumer. Provide for the maintenance of health and the prevention of illness through teaching, counseling, and services supportive to the continuance or improvement of health and well being. The professional nurse teaches and directs the nursing care provider in implementing therapeutic plans of care to effectively carry out the nursing regimen and collaborates with the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or dentist in the implementation of the medical regimen.
Legislation: NH RSA 326-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Nur 100-800
Licensure Requirements:
- Provide written evidence of good professional character and good physical and mental health
- Ability to read and write the English language
- Be a graduate of an approved registered nursing program or demonstrate comparable education
- Applicants for initial permanent licensure or endorsement must submit a notarized criminal history record release form along with a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or authorized employee of the New Hampshire Department of Safety
- To continue or re-enter practice, validate 400 hours active-in-practice within four years prior to application
Examination: Written examination required
Continuing Education: 30 hours of workshops, conferences, lectures, or in-service educational offerings per renewal period designed to enhance nursing knowledge, judgement, and skills
Fees:
- NCLEX examination: $200
- Initial licensure: $120
- Endorsement: $120
- Reinstatement: $120
- Biennial renewal: $80
- Temporary licensure: $20
- Verification: $25
- FBI Criminal History Record, including fingerprinting (through the NH State Police): $47.75
Reciprocity: The Nurse Licensure Compact allows nurses to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in both their home state and other party states. Single state status occurs with discipline on license, and with comparable education licensing unless New Hampshire is considered the primary state of residence.
revised Jan 2018 |