Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Nursing (OPR) · NP

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Below is exactly what Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Nursing (OPR) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from VOPR—N(~6 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed April 25, 2026

Mandatory topics

Vermont has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
Hrs vary
Biennial

Vermont APRNs must meet the base RN renewal requirements plus provide current national APRN certification and a current collaborating provider agreement if required

View detailsEditorial summary
APRN renewal under Section 4.8 requires: (1) meeting the RN renewal requirements (practice hours, 20 CE hours, or national certification); (2) current certification by a national APRN certifying organization; (3) current collaborating provider agreement if required for the APRN's practice scope. The statute (§ 1614) cites documentation of APRN practice requirement and current national APRN certification.
Code of Vermont Rules 04-030-170, Section 4.8See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Vermont Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC-accredited CE accepted for the base RN renewal CE pathway. ANCC and other national APRN certifying organizations' certifications (AANPCB, NCC, PNCB, etc.) accepted for the national certification pathway.SourceCode of Vermont Rules 04-030-170, Section 4.8
Board-approved credit
CE from Vermont OPR/Board-approved verifying authorities also accepted for the base CE pathway.SourceCode of Vermont Rules 04-030-170, Section 4.8
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

Practice hours pathway satisfies the base RN renewal requirement for the underlying RN license layer

FAQ
Does Vermont require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
The available Layer 1 rule text for Vermont (Section 4.8 of the Administrative Rules) does not identify a mandatory pharmacology or controlled substance CE requirement for APRNs with prescriptive authority. No specific CE hour total for pharmacotherapy was identified in the rule text accessed during research. Vermont NPs with prescriptive authority should verify directly with the Vermont OPR whether any prescribing-related CE obligation applies to their license, as the OPR website was inaccessible during research and additional requirements may exist in the primary rule document.
Is Vermont in the APRN Compact?
No. Vermont is a member of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC), which governs the underlying RN license, but Vermont is not a member of the APRN Compact as of 2026. Vermont NPs who wish to practice as APRNs in other states must obtain individual APRN credentials in each additional jurisdiction. The NLC membership facilitates RN licensure portability but does not extend to APRN practice privileges.
Does Vermont require NPs to maintain national certification for APRN renewal?
Yes. Section 4.8 of Vermont's Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing requires APRNs to present current certification by a national APRN certifying organization as a condition of APRN renewal. This is in addition to satisfying the base RN renewal requirement. National certifications from ANCC, AANPCB, NCC, PNCB, and other recognized bodies applicable to the NP's specialty area are accepted. Vermont NPs should track their national certification renewal cycles independently of the Vermont OPR renewal cycle.
Where can I check my Vermont NP/APRN license renewal date?
Vermont NPs can access licensing and renewal information through the Vermont Secretary of State's Office of Professional Regulation at https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/. The renewal portal is at https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/apply-renew/. Note that the OPR website has experienced access issues during past research — if the portal is temporarily unavailable, NPs can contact the OPR directly through the Secretary of State's main office. Vermont's licensing databases are managed through the state's online licensing system.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Code of Vermont Rules 04-030-170 — Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing, Section 4.8
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-23

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Nursing (OPR), or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state's medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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