Overview
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The University of Vermont Department of Nursing has outlined the general requirements for licensure in each state and territory below. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program at UVM is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the State of Vermont Board of Nursing. The B.S. program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure. The requirements and the links below were reviewed on August 2, 2022. The educational requirements for the University of Vermont's Bachelor of Science in Nursing substantially meet the same basic academic conditions for licensure in all 50 states.
Some states have specific requirements beyond these basic academic conditions for licensure. Information provided on each state’s Board of Nursing website is linked below.
It is always best to check with the board of nursing in the state you plan to practice.
Graduate Degrees in Nursing
The two graduate degrees offered at the University of Vermont are the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) and the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). The graduate programs at UVM are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the State of Vermont Board of Nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Advanced Practice Nursing Roles (APRN)
Graduation from our APRN programs (DNP - Nurse Practitioner) prepares students for national certification by an associated certifying body. National certification is an expectation and most often a requirement for practice nationwide. APRN authorization varies from state to state, with some states awarding APRN licenses, some providing APRN endorsements on a nurse’s RN license, or other systems which have been designated by the state’s Board of Nursing. Students considering one of the University of Vermont’s APRN programs are strongly encouraged to contact the Board of Nursing in the state they wish to practice in to determine additional practice requirements.
Master of Science, Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Graduation from our Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program prepares students for national certification by an associated certifying body. CNL certification is not currently required, but is strongly encouraged.
Students in UVM's direct-entry (DEPN/DCNL) programs do not earn a degree upon completion of the pre-RN licensure year. The programs are designed to allow students to progress directly to the M.S. - CNL or D.N.P. - APRN programs of study. Completion of the pre-RN licensure (DEPN/DCNL) program allows the student to take the NCLEX in the State of Vermont. This is not necessarily transferable to other states. The pre-RN licensure year is not a stand-alone program and does not provide a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Students who complete their M.S. degree or the D.N.P. degree and successfully complete the NCLEX are eligible to practice in any state.
Arkansas
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: Arkansas Nurse Portal (boardsofnursing.org)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Arkansas Department of Health.
Alaska
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the Board of Nursing, Professional Licensing, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (alaska.gov)
Georgia
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Georgia Board of Nursing – Licensure By Endorsement as a Registered Nurse (PDF)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at How to Guide: APRN / CNS | Georgia Secretary of State (ga.gov)
Guam
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the territory’s Board of Nursing at Guam Board of Nurse Examiners | NCSBN
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Guam - GU | APRN Certification and Jobs (graduatenursingedu.org)
Hawaii
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Professional & Vocational Licensing Division | Board of Nursing (hawaii.gov)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Hawai APRN License Requirements | How to become a Nurse Practitioner in HI - NursingLicensure.org
Kentucky
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at LPN and RN Licensure by Endorsement - Kentucky Board of Nursing
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) - Kentucky Board of Nursing
Louisiana
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Licensure, Renewals (state.la.us)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (state.la.us)
Minnesota
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Licensure / Minnesota Board of Nursing (mn.gov)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Advanced Practice / Minnesota Board of Nursing (mn.gov)
Montana
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at RN (mt.gov)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at APRN (mt.gov)
Application for Initial Licensure: Forms (mt.gov)
Nebraska
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Nebraska EndorsementRNLPN.
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Board | NCSBN
Ohio
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at RN, APRN, LPN | Ohio Board of Nursing
Oklahoma
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Oklahoma Nurse Portal (boardsofnursing.org)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Pennsylvania
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Nursing License Apply Online (pa.gov)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Home (pa.gov)
Texas
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Texas Board of Nursing - Examination
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Texas Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Vermont
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation Nursing Section
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: Nursing Forms & Instructions (vermont.gov)
Washington
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Nurse Licensing | Washington State Department of Health
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing at Apply for a License | Washington State Department of Health
The following are compact states: ME, NH, VT, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, NJ, FL, AL, TN, KY, TN, MS, LA, DE, AR, MO, IA, WI, TX, OK, KS, NE, MD, SD, ND, MT, WY, CO, NM, AZ, UT, ID