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.

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.