CNS Advanced Practice Limited Recognition

Vermont Clinical Nurse Specialist License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vermont

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$100

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

full

Limited CNS Recognition

Vermont only recognizes CNS in psychiatric/mental health specialty

Full Practice Authority

Vermont licenses CNS within the unified APRN category (26 V.S.A. Ch. 28); a collaborative agreement is required only during transition to practice (24 mo/2,400 hrs), after which the APRN practices independently (solo practice) per 26 V.S.A. § 1613.

Prescriptive Authority: Full independent authority

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Requirements

Complete accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program
Hold active RN license in the state
Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

ANCC or AACN

Required

Yes

American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

3 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee	$145
Total	$100

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$100

Prerequisites

To become a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Vermont, you must first hold an active RN license. Vermont is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

RN Requirements View Vermont RN Requirements