Become a Nurse in Vermont – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Vermont State Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
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 Salaries
VT Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Burlington-South Burlington Annual Mean Wage | Southern VT Non Metro Annual Mean Wage | Northern VT Non Metro Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $49,720 | $51,930 | $46,780 | $52,280 |
Registered Nurse | $69,160 | $69,230 | $69,400 | $68,560 |
Nurse Practitioner | $106,000 | $105,910 | $108,080 | $102,830 |
Nurse Midwife | $89,700 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Vermont in March 2020.
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 or suggestions for our information on nursing in Vermont, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
Vermont has enacted the Nurse License Compact legislation but is awaiting implementation, as of September 2021.
Prescriptive Authority in Vermont
In Vermont, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) may apply for prescriptive authority of controlled substances in collaboration with physicians.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Vermont
Education: Graduate program with courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutics
Examination: Varies according to prerequisite national certification
Certification Required: National certification in specialty area and must include active Vermont Registered Nurse license
Fees: N/A
Renewal: Advanced practice registered nurse licenses in Vermont expire biennially. APRNs must provide proof of 50 days of practice in the last two years of 120 days of practice in the last five years, current national certification, practice guidelines of current employer, and collaborating provider agreement, if applicable.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont
Education: Approved Registered Nursing education program
Examination: NCLEX-RN
Fees:
- $60 Application Fee – Licensure by Examination
- $150 Application Fee – Licensure by Endorsement
- $200 Examination
Endorsement: RNs may apply for licensure by endorsement by providing current licensure and meeting practice requirements by the state.
Renewal: Registered Nurse licenses in Vermont expire biennially.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont
Education: Approved Licensed Practical Nursing educational program
Examination: NCLEX-PN
Fees:
- $60 Application Fee – Licensure by Examination
- $150 Application Fee – Licensure by Endorsement
- $200 Examination
Endorsement: LPNs may apply for licensure by endorsement by providing current licensure and meeting practice requirements by the state.
Renewal: Licensed Practical Nurse licenses in Vermont expire biennially.
Learn more on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information on the above nursing careers in Vermont was retrieved from the Vermont State Board of Nursing as of March 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: March 2020