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 February 24, 2025. 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 (D.N.P. - 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.
Students in UVM's direct-entry (MEPN/DEPN) 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. or D.N.P. - APRN programs of study. Completion of the pre-RN licensure (MEPN/DEPN) 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.
Alabama
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Alabama Board of Nursing
Alaska
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Board of Nursing, Professional Licensing, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (alaska.gov)
Arizona
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Arizona Board of Nursing
Arkansas
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Arkansas Nurse Portal (boardsofnursing.org)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Arkansas State Board of Nursing Arkansas Department of Health
California
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: California Board of Registered Nursing
Colorado
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Colorado Board of Nursing
Connecticut
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Board of Examiners for Nursing in Connecticut
Delaware
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Delaware Board of Nursing
Florida
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Florida Board of Nursing
Georgia
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Georgia Board of Nursing
Hawaii
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Professional and 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: Hawai APRN License Requirements | How to become a Nurse Practitioner in HI - NursingLicensure.org
Idaho
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Idaho Board of Nursing
Illinois
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Illinois Board of Nursing
Kansas
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Kansas Board of Nursing
Kentucky
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Kentucky Board of Nursing
Louisiana
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Maine
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Maine Board of Nursing
Maryland
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Maryland Board of Nursing
Massachusetts
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Michigan
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Michigan Board of Nursing
Minnesota
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: 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: Advanced Practice / Minnesota Board of Nursing (mn.gov)
Mississippi
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Mississippi Board of Nursing
Montana
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: RN (mt.gov)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: 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: Nebraska Board of Nursing
Nevada
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Nevada State Board of Nursing
New Hampshire
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: New Hampshire Board of Nursing
New Jersey
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: New Jersey Board of Nursing
New Mexico
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: New Mexico Board of Nursing
New York
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: New York State Board of Nursing
Ohio
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: 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: Oklahoma Nurse Portal (boardsofnursing.org)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Oklahoma Board of Nursing
North Carolina
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: North Carolina Board of Nursing
North Dakota
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: North Dakota Board of Nursing
Oregon
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Oregon State Board of Nursing
Pennsylvania
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Nursing License Apply Online (pa.gov)
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Home (pa.gov)
Rhode Island
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Rhode Island Board of Nursing
South Carolina
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Dakota
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: South Dakota Board of Nursing
Tennessee
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Tennessee Board of Nursing
Texas
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Texas Board of Nursing
Utah
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Utah Board of Nursing
Vermont
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: 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: Nursing Forms and Instructions (vermont.gov)
Virginia
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Virginia Board of Nursing
Washington
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: 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: Apply for a License | Washington State Department of Health
West Virginia
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: West Virginia Board of Nursing
Wisconsin
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Wyoming
Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing: Wyoming State Board of Nursing
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