Vermont Nursing License & CE Requirements

Below is the primary license information and continuing education requirements for nurses licensed in Vermont. Please visit the Vermont Board of Nursing CE page for more information on continuing education requirements.

Licensing information

Licensing fees by examination (first-time nurses):

• NCLEX exam: $200
• Application fee: $60
• Fingerpringt processing fee: $25

Licensing fee by endorsement (already have RN licensure):

• Application fee: $150
• Fingerprint processing fee: $25

License renewal fee:

• Application fee: $95

*Fees subject to change

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Continuing education requirements

RN/LPN: Renewal period is 2 years:

• 50 days (400 hours) every 2 years; or
• 120 days (960 hours) within 5 years of the end of the current licensing period

APRN: Renewal period is 2 years:

• Hold a current national certification by a national APRN specialty certifying organization ; and
• 50 days (400 hours) every 2 years; or
• 120 days (960 hours) within 5 years of the end of the current licensing period

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Vermont will become a nursing compact state on February 1, 2022, which allows nurses to hold multi-state licenses. Check the NCSBN site to stay updated.

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Contact information

Vermont Board of Nursing
Phone: (802) 828-1505

Office of Professional Regulation
Contact Form: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr/about-opr/contact-us/
Website: https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/

89 Main Street
3rd Floor
Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

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