State practice and licensure laws authorize nurse practitioners (NPs) to evaluate patients, diagnose and prescribe medications and therapeutic measures.
ADC 20-4-1100:8
NP practice is regulated by the Board of Nursing (BON).
26 V.S.A. § 1574
Requirements include an RN license, a graduate degree in an NP role and national certification.
26 V.S.A. § 1611
CE requirements determined by the BON. See the BON for details.
Vermont Board of Nursing
Medical staff is composed in accordance with hospital bylaws.
18 V.S.A. § 1905
*Contact hours in specific topics may be required. Please contact your state 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.
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Updated December 20, 2018