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Vermont NP License 2026: Full Practice Authority, Vermont BON Process, Salary
In brief
Vermont APRNs have full practice authority since 2011 with no physician collaboration required. Vermont Board of Nursing processes in 6-10 weeks. Average salary $107,000/year.
Steps at a glance
Complete NP program and national certification
Graduate from accredited NP program and pass ANCC or AANP certification for your specialty.
Apply for Vermont APRN license
Apply to the Vermont Board of Nursing for APRN licensure. Fee: $200. Apply online through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation portal.
Obtain DEA registration
Vermont APRNs have full independent prescribing authority including Schedule II-V since 2011. Register with DEA and Vermont's PDMP.
Begin independent practice
Vermont grants full practice authority on APRN licensure, no physician collaboration required.
In this article
Vermont nurse practitioners (APRN) have had full practice authority since 2011. No physician collaboration is required. Average APRN salary in Vermont is $107,000/year in 2026, with Burlington reaching $115,000-$128,000 at UVM Medical Center. Vermont's aging population and rural geography make APRNs critical to statewide healthcare delivery.
Vermont APRN Practice Authority
Vermont is a full practice authority state since 2011. APRNs may independently diagnose, treat, and prescribe (Schedule II-V) upon licensure. Vermont's single academic medical center and extensive rural community health network create a manageable but tight APRN job market.
Vermont Board of Nursing Application Requirements
- Active Vermont RN license
- Graduation from accredited NP program (master's or doctorate)
- National certification from ANCC, AANP, NCC, PNCB, or other Board-approved body
- APRN application fee: $200
- Online application through Vermont Office of Professional Regulation portal
Processing Timeline
Vermont Board of Nursing APRN applications typically process in 6-10 weeks.
NP Salary in Vermont (2026)
| City / Region | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Burlington | $117,000 |
| South Burlington | $115,000 |
| Rutland | $106,000 |
| Barre / Montpelier | $104,000 |
| St. Johnsbury | $101,000 |
| Northeast Kingdom (rural) | $96,000-$104,000 |
Top VT Health Systems for APRNs
- UVM Medical Center (University of Vermont), Burlington; Vermont's only academic medical center; Level I trauma; Larner College of Medicine; highest APRN pay in VT
- Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland; largest community hospital outside Burlington metro
- Central Vermont Medical Center (UVM Health), Barre; part of UVM Health Network
- Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury; Northeast Kingdom critical access hospital
- Grace Cottage Hospital, Townshend; smallest Vermont hospital; rural community NP roles
What We See at Ava Health
Vermont's Northeast Kingdom has some of the most rural and underserved communities in New England, NHSC loan repayment eligibility is available across many Vermont counties. UVM Medical Center's status as the state's sole Level I trauma center and academic medical center makes Burlington the clear center of NP employment and compensation. Vermont's quality of life makes it competitive for NPs seeking a lifestyle-focused career despite lower nominal salaries than southern New England.
Related: NP License New Hampshire 2026, NP License Maine 2026, RN Salary Vermont 2026.
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