RN Programs in New Hampshire

Become an registered nurse (RN) in New Hampshire. Learn about requirements, accredited programs, salary, and job outlook.
RN Programs in New Hampshire

Are you looking for a career in New Hampshire with excellent pay and job stability, even during tough economic times? Can you imagine yourself working in the healthcare field? If so, a career as a registered nurse (RN) may be the perfect fit for you. RNs are in high demand in New Hampshire, and they earn an average salary of $83,420 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in New Hampshire

To become an RN in New Hampshire, you must complete an accredited nursing program that offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Once you have earned your ADN, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. The NCLEX-RN is a standardized test that assesses your nursing knowledge and skills. Passing the NCLEX-RN is required to obtain an RN license in New Hampshire.

Accredited RN Programs in New Hampshire

Do you want to complete your RN training in New Hampshire? If so, any one of the following nursing schools are great choices:

  1. Colby-Sawyer College

    541 Main St, New London, NH 03257
    (603) 526-3000
  2. Great Bay Community College

    320 Corporate Dr Room SW113, Portsmouth, NH 03801
    (603) 427-7600
  3. Keene State College

    229 Main St, Keene, NH 03431
    (603) 352-1909
  4. Lakes Region Community College

    379 Belmont Rd, Laconia, NH 03246
    (603) 524-3207
  5. Manchester Community College

    1066 Front St, Manchester, NH 03102
    (603) 206-8000
  6. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

    1260 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
    (603) 314-0210
  7. Nashua Community College

    505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063
    (603) 578-8900
  8. NHTI - Concord's Community College

    31 College Dr, Concord, NH 03301
    (603) 271-6484
  9. Plymouth State University

    17 High St, Plymouth, NH 03264
    (603) 535-5000
  10. River Valley Community College

    1 College Pl, Claremont, NH 03743
    (603) 542-7744
  11. Rivier University

    420 S Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
    (603) 888-1311
  12. St. Anselm College

    100 St Anselm Dr, Goffstown, NH 03102
    (603) 641-7000
  13. St. Joseph School of Nursing

    5 Woodward Ave, Nashua, NH 03060
    (603) 594-2567
  14. University of New Hampshire

    4 Garrison Ave, Durham, NH 03824
    (603) 862-1177
  15. White Mountains Community College

    2020 Riverside Dr, Berlin, NH 03570
    (603) 752-1113

RN Job Outlook and Salary in New Hampshire

New Hampshire RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 8.8% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in New Hampshire earn an average annual salary of $83,420 per year, equivalent to $40.11 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in New Hampshire, and their average wage and salary, by area.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Portsmouth1,460$40.18$83,570
Dover-Durham1,140$39.53$82,230
Manchester2,980$39.38$81,910

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

The New Hampshire Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in New Hampshire for all nursing-related questions and concerns.

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

121 S Fruit St, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2152
(603) 271-2856

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