Vermont
Compact StateNursing Continuing Education Requirements
Vermont Nursing CEU Overview
Vermont does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. This makes it one of the few states without mandatory CE requirements for registered nurses.
Vermont has minimal continuing education requirements, giving nurses flexibility in their professional development.
Nursing in Vermont
Vermont has approximately 11,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 650,000. The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington is the state's largest employer and only academic medical center. Vermont's rural character and aging population create unique healthcare delivery challenges and opportunities.
Vermont requires continuing competency requirements that can be met through various methods. For most nurses, this includes completion of at least 1 contact hour related to the Vermont Nurse Practice Act and rules. Vermont accepts CE from nationally accredited providers.
Common Practice Settings in Vermont
UVM Medical Center
The academic medical center provides specialty care for Vermont and northern New York.
Community Health Centers
FQHCs serve rural Vermont communities with primary care needs.
Long-term Care
Vermont's older population creates demand for skilled nursing and home health services.
Vermont License Renewal Tips
Complete at least 1 hour on Vermont Nurse Practice Act and rules.
Meet additional competency requirements as applicable to your practice.
Use nationally accredited providers.
Consider geriatric care CE given Vermont's aging population.
Nurse Licensure Compact in Vermont
Vermont is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. This allows Vermont nurses to practice in other compact states and is valuable for those who may work in nearby New Hampshire or provide telehealth services.
Learn more about the Nurse Licensure Compact →Basic License Types
Registered Nurse (RN)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Vermont does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
LPN/LVN
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Vermont does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
APRN (General)
Contact Hours
30
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Exempt
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current national certification
Advanced Practice Specialties
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Contact Hours
30
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Exempt
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current ANCC or AANP certification
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Contact Hours
30
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Exempt
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current ANCC certification in specialty area
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Contact Hours
30
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Exempt
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current AMCB certification
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Contact Hours
30
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Exempt
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current NBCRNA certification
Vermont does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared to neighboring states, New Hampshire requires 30 hours, while Massachusetts requires 15 hours. As a Nurse Licensure Compact state, Vermont allows nurses to practice across state lines with a multistate license.
Related Resources
Track Your CEUs
Log your completed courses and monitor progress toward Vermont requirements.
Start Tracking →Compare State Requirements
See how Vermont compares to other states' nursing CE requirements.
Compare States →Vermont Board of Nursing
(802) 828-2396
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620
Important Disclaimer
Requirements can change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Vermont Board of Nursing before making decisions about your continuing education.