Vermont State Board of Nursing
The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Vermont — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.
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What this board regulates
Every nursing credential issued in Vermont, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.
| Credential | Initial cost | Renewal | CE hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Certified Nursing Assistant | $185 | $65
every 2 yrs | — |
| LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse | $400 | $200
every 2 yrs | None |
| RN Registered Nurse | $400 | $220
every 2 yrs | 20 |
| NP Nurse Practitioner | $115 | $145
every 2 yrs | None |
| CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife | $115 | $145
every 2 yrs | None |
| CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist | $145 | $115
every 2 yrs | None |
| CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | $115 | $145
every 2 yrs | None |
Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Vermont nurse aide registry, run by Vermont Secretary of State - Nurse Aide Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.
Multistate practice
Vermont is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. A multistate licence issued by this board lets you practise in other NLC member states without a separate application in each one.
Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state since February 2022. With a multistate license issued by Vermont, you can practice in all other NLC member states without obtaining additional licenses.
Frequently asked questions
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 5 official sources • Last verified: July 2026