Vermont State Policy Fact Sheet
Nurse Practice Act: 26 V.S.A. § 1571
Regulatory Structure: Full Practice
State practice and licensure laws authorize NPs to evaluate patients, diagnose and prescribe medications and therapeutic measures.
ADC 20-4-1100:8
Regulatory Agencies
NP practice is regulated by the Board of Nursing.
26 V.S.A. § 1574
Licensure Requirements
State law requires an RN license, a graduate degree in an NP role and national certification.
26 V.S.A. § 1611
Continuing Education*
CE requirements are determined by the Board of Nursing. See the board for details.
Vermont Board of Nursing
Medical Staff Membership**
NPs are permitted to join medical staffs.
18 V.S.A. § 1905
Signature Recognition on Items of Patient Care
- Signature Authority: Vermont grants NPs signature authority.
- Physical Therapy: State law provides for Vermont NPs’ referral to physical therapy.
VT ADC 20-4-1100:8 - Parking Permits: Vermont NPs are authorized to provide proof of disability for disabled parking permits.
23 V.S.A. § 304a - Do Not Resuscitate Orders: Vermont NPs are authorized to sign do not resuscitate orders.
18 V.S.A. § 9701 - Death Certificates: Vermont NPs are authorized to sign death certificates.
18 V.S.A. § 5202 - Provider Orders for Life-sustaining Treatment (POLST)/Clinician Orders for Life-sustaining Treatment (COLST): Vermont's COLST form may be signed by an NP.
U.A.C. R432-31
*Contact hours in specific topics may be required. Please contact your state’s Board of Nursing for current information.
**Medical staff membership refers to governing and voting privileges and is not reflective of clinical or admitting privileges within institutions.
Updated November 2017