How to Get a Nurse (RN/LPN) License in Vermont (2026)

RN/LPN renewal: choose one option—400 paid nursing practice hours in the last two years; 960 paid nursing hours in the last five years; 20 CE hours in the last two years; nationally recognized nursing certification; or completion of an initial or re-entry nursing program in the last five years.

RN/LPN renewal: choose one option—400 paid nursing practice hours in the last two years; 960 paid nursing hours in the last five years; 20 CE hours in the last two years; nationally recognized nursing certification; or completion of an initial or re-entry nursing program in the last five years.

Meet one of the following renewal requirements Attest to meeting the active practice requirements of: 50 days (400 hours) in the last two years for paid compensation as a nurse, OR 120 days (960 hours) within the last 5 years for paid compensation as a nurse Complete 20 hours of continuing education within the last two years. Hold a nationally recognized nursing certification Completed an original/initial nursing program or re-entry nursing program within the last 5 years.

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Submit the online renewal application and fee before the license's expiration date. Renewal opens six weeks before expiration.

Submit the online renewal application and fee before the license's expiration date. Renewal opens six weeks before expiration.

Renewal applications open six weeks before the expiration date and are submitted through the Online Services System. To renew, you will need to complete the following prior to your expiration date. Submit an online renewal application and pay the non-refundable renewal fee.

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RN: an approved U.S. registered nursing program. LPN: an approved U.S. practical nursing program or qualifying equivalent U.S. Armed Forces study.

RN: an approved U.S. registered nursing program. LPN: an approved U.S. practical nursing program or qualifying equivalent U.S. Armed Forces study.

an approved U.S. registered nursing education program meeting requirements set by the Board by rule; complete an approved U.S. practical nursing education program meeting requirements set by the Board by rule or completion of equivalent study in a program conducted by the U.S. Armed Forces satisfactory to the Director;

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Complete the examinations determined by the board.

Complete the examinations determined by the board.

complete examinations as determined by the Board.

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RN/LPN endorsement requires a current license in another U.S. jurisdiction based on education acceptable to the board and satisfaction of the board’s practice requirements.

RN/LPN endorsement requires a current license in another U.S. jurisdiction based on education acceptable to the board and satisfaction of the board’s practice requirements.

hold a current license to practice registered nursing in another U.S. jurisdiction based on education in a nursing program acceptable to the Board; and meet practice requirements set by the Board by rule. hold a current license to practice practical nursing in another U.S. jurisdiction based on education in a nursing program acceptable to the Board; and

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Vermont State Board of Nursing

Vermont State Board of Nursing

“Board” means the Vermont State Board of Nursing.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026