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

Vermont CE Requirements for Nurse Practitioners

0 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Updated April 2026Sourced from OPR

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 4, 2026

These figures are compiled from official board materials — confirm current requirements with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Nursing (OPR)

Mandatory topics

No topic requirement applies to all NPs in Vermont. The conditional requirements below apply when the trigger described on each card is met.

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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[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.
VT Admin. Rules of the Board of Nursing § 4-8(d) / § 9-7 (= Code of Vermont Rules 04-030-170, 'Section 4.8')See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Nursing (OPR) accepts ANCC Contact Hour toward the CE requirement for NPs, along with other credit it approves.

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

NPs are responsible for retaining CE 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
Do Vermont NPs need separate CE beyond RN renewal?
Vermont NPs do not face a separate CE hour mandate at the APRN layer beyond what applies to all Vermont nurses. Under Section 4.8 of the Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing, APRNs must satisfy the base RN renewal requirement (400 practice hours, 20 CE hours, or national certification) plus present current national APRN certification and a current collaborating provider agreement where required. An NP who maintains active national APRN certification will typically satisfy both the APRN certification requirement and the base RN renewal requirement simultaneously through the certification pathway.
Does Vermont require pharmacology CE for NPs with prescriptive authority?
No. Section 4.8 of Vermont's Administrative Rules of the Board of Nursing does not impose a mandatory pharmacology or controlled substance CE requirement for APRNs — the rule's complete APRN renewal-requirements enumeration covers only the base RN renewal pathway, current national APRN certification, and (where applicable) a current collaborating provider agreement.
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. CE requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Nursing (OPR), or any other state licensing board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Nurse practitioners are solely responsible for verifying their own current CE requirements directly with their state licensing board before relying on any information presented here.

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