Mandatory topics
For RNs, 30 hours is the total CE requirement. No mandatory topics are listed for RNs in New Hampshire. Confirm topic requirements with New Hampshire Board of Nursing (NHBON) before the renewal cycle.
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Accepted credit
New Hampshire Board of Nursing (NHBON) accepts ANCC Contact Hour toward the CE requirement for RNs, along with other credit it approves.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
ANCC Contact Hour | Workshops, conferences, lectures, in-service educational offerings designed to enhance nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills. Must cover acceptable content areas: nursing art and science; nursing education, practice, or research; research in health care; biological, physical, or behavioral sciences; management or administration of healthcare delivery; teaching or learning principles; ethical or legal aspects of health-care; basic nursing program content; healthcare trends, issues or policies.SourceN.H. Admin. Code § Nur 403.01 |
Board-approved credit | authorship of a published professional nursing article or book; presentation of professional papers (preparation + initial delivery); panel participation on professional nursing panels; quality assessment or risk management studies; nursing or nursing-related grant writing or research; completion of 2+ academic credits in a school/college/university enhancing nursing knowledge (1 credit = 15 contact hours). Individualized learning activities count hour-for-hour.SourceN.H. Admin. Code § Nur 403.01 |
Documentation & audit
License renewal is biennial, prior to midnight on the licensee's birthday.
Waivers & exemptions
National certification alternative
Reentry program for non-completers
FAQ
How many CE hours do New Hampshire RNs need for license renewal?
New Hampshire RNs must complete at least 30 contact hours of qualifying CE within the 2-year period immediately preceding their renewal application under N.H. Admin. Code § Nur 403.01. Renewal is due prior to midnight on the licensee's birthday each biennial cycle. Current national certification from a nationally recognized professional nursing or medical organization may satisfy the entire 30-hour CE requirement as an alternative to accumulating individual CE credits.
What counts as CE for New Hampshire RN renewal?
Nur 403.01 accepts a broad range of activities: formal CE workshops, conferences, lectures, and in-service programs covering nursing content areas; authorship of professional nursing publications; professional paper presentations; panel participation; quality assessment work; nursing research; and academic coursework (1 credit = 15 contact hours). Current national certification may satisfy the entire 30-hour requirement. Individualized learning activities count hour-for-hour.
Are there mandatory CE topics for New Hampshire RN renewal?
No. New Hampshire does not require CE in specific topic categories for the general RN population. Content must fall within the broad nursing knowledge and practice areas described in Nur 403.01, but nurses have wide flexibility in choosing CE that aligns with their practice area and professional development goals.
Is New Hampshire part of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)?
Yes. New Hampshire is an NLC compact member. Eligible NH-licensed RNs hold a multistate license for practice in all compact member states. NH-resident nurses renew with NHBON and must satisfy NH's 30-hour biennial CE requirement. Nurses can check their license status and renewal information through the OPLC website at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing.
Where can I check my New Hampshire RN license renewal date?
New Hampshire RNs can verify their license status and renewal date through the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/nursing. License renewal is due prior to midnight on the licensee's birthday each biennial cycle. OPLC can be reached at (603) 271-2323 or oplclicensing10@oplc.nh.gov for renewal questions.