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 state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: Arkansas State Board of Nursing Arkansas Department of Health

Alaska

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: 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 can be found here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ABTM5IiKSv3fmeohucujfk9YCnsIVsv/view?usp=sharing

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: 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 can be found here: Guam Board of Nurse Examiners | NCSBN

 Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: 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 can be found here: 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 can be found here:  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 can be found here:  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 can be found here: 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 can be found here:  Licensure, Renewals (state.la.us)

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here:  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 can be found here:  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 can be found here:  Advanced Practice / Minnesota Board of Nursing (mn.gov)

Application requirements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZX1_2VkXzlj4OSc3MgCJUDouf2w-Iqq2k_MbG1ONwpQ/edit?usp=sharing

Montana

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: RN (mt.gov)

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here:  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 can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SQ4lhCpT1FKtxtJqLAw5YHK_UKRvn1vOc7KfaraW9Bc/edit?usp=sharing

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: 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 can be found here:  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 can be found here: Oklahoma Nurse Portal (boardsofnursing.org)

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here:  Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Pennsylvania

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: Nursing License Apply Online (pa.gov)

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: Home (pa.gov)

Texas

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for RN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here: Texas Board of Nursing - Examination

Specific requirements beyond the basic academic conditions for APRN licensure provided by the state’s Board of Nursing can be found here:  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 can be found here: 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 can be found here: 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 can be found here: 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