Become a Nurse in Vermont - APRN, RN, LPN Licensure
Important Note: Nursing licensure and practice requirements are subject to change. Nursing License Map makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the ultimate authority is your local state board of nursing. Be sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Vermont Board of Nursing before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 11/30/2017
| Nursing Licenses in Vermont | Master's Required? |
|---|---|
| Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | Yes |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
| Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
| Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) | No |
Vermont Nursing Salary Average
Nursing Assistants: $28,620
Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses: $46,790
Registered Nurses: $67,780
Nurse Practitioners: N/A
Salaries of nurse in Vermont can vary widely based on specialization. These figures are based on information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more about Vermont nursing salaries.
Learn about education financing options for nurses on our nursing scholarships and financial aid page.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Vermont. The one you take will mostly depend on the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The more education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Vermont, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Vermont nursing licenses on this page. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in healthcare, it’s sometimes difficult to stay current. If you have any comments on or suggestions for our information about nursing in Vermont, please let us know!
Compact State Status
Vermont is not a Nursing Licensure Compact State.
Prescriptive Authority in Vermont
In Vermont, Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists may apply for prescriptive authority of controlled substances under schedules II to V in collaboration with physicians.
Vermont Nursing Licensure Renewal
All Vermont nursing licenses expire biennially.
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Advanced Practice Registered Nursing – Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing – in Vermont
Graduate program with courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutics
Examination
Varies according to prerequisite national certification
Fees
Application: $75
Experience
Varies according to prerequisite national certification
Certification Required
Varies according to specialty area, but must include active Vermont Registered Nurse license
Renewal
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses in Vermont expire biennially.
Additional Information
None
Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont
Approved Registered Nursing education program
Examination
National Council Licensure Examination
Fees
Application: $60
National Council Licensure Examination: $200
ExperienceNone
Renewal
Registered Nurse licenses in Vermont expire biennially.
Additional Information
None
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont
Approved Licensed Practical Nursing educational program
Examination
National Council Licensure Examination
Fees
Application: $60
National Council Licensure Examination: $200
ExperienceNone
Renewal
Licensed Practical Nurse licenses in Vermont expire biennially.
Additional Information
None
Endorsement
Licensure through endorsement is available to Licensed Practical Nurses in Vermont.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in Vermont
Board-approved Nursing Assistant education program or equivalent
Examination
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination
Fees
Application: $20
National Nurse Aide Assessment Examination: $130
Experience
None
Renewal
Licensed Nursing Assistant licenses in Vermont expire biennially.
Additional Information
None
Endorsement
Licensure through endorsement is available to Licensed Nursing Assistants in Vermont.
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Nursing@Simmons is an online Family Nurse Practitioner program designed for currently licensed RNs who are at various stages of their career.
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program for aspiring family nurse practitioners through Nursing@USC.
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An innovative online Master of Public Health program offered by the top-ranked Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.
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