State of Vermont
Vermont.
Updated 2026
Contact hours
For RN renewal, none required
0
Mandatory topics
For RN renewal, topics
0
Online CE
For RN renewal, fully accepted
Yes
¶ Vermont does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal, one of the few states without mandatory CE for registered nurses.
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
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.
Renewal tips
01
Complete at least 1 hour on Vermont Nurse Practice Act and rules.
02
Meet additional competency requirements as applicable to your practice.
03
Use nationally accredited providers.
04
Consider geriatric care CE given Vermont's aging population.
The 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.
Read the compact license guide→The requirements, by license
Every license type,side by side.
Hours, cycles, mandatory topics, exemptions. Switch between RN, LPN, APRN and the four advanced-practice specialties.
License
RN
Registered nurse.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for RN renewal.
Notes
- Vermont does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
License
LPN
LPN / LVN.
Contact hours
0
none required
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Required
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for LPN renewal.
Notes
- Vermont does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
License
APRN
APRN, general.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Exempt
CE waived
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for APRN renewal.
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
NP
Nurse practitioner.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Exempt
CE waived
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for NP renewal.
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
CNS
Clinical nurse specialist.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Exempt
CE waived
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNS renewal.
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
CNM
Certified nurse-midwife.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Exempt
CE waived
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CNM renewal.
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
License
CRNA
Nurse anesthetist.
Contact hours
30
every 2 years
Renewal cycle
2
years
Online CE
Yes
fully accepted
First renewal
Exempt
CE waived
Mandatory topics
No mandatory topics for CRNA renewal.
Exemptions
- First renewal within 2 years of initial certification
Notes
- APRNs have CE requirements unlike RNs.
Additional requirements
In context. Vermont does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared with neighbors, 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.
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