Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Vermont
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Vermont Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Provides basic patient care under supervision. Requires NCLEX-PN exam.

What the Vermont data shows for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s

Vermont sets the entry bar for licensed practical nurse (lpn)s at 1,020 training hours and a passing score on NCLEX-PN. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Vermont's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Diploma or Associate Degree".

Upfront cost is $80, with renewal running $54 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, licensed practical nurse (lpn)s should know: NLC Compact: 41 states allow multistate practice.

Licensing Ease Score

B-
Licensing Ease Score
65/100
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) · Vermont

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,020 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$80
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B+
$27/yr
$54 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Vermont

Education / Training Hours
Diploma or Associate Degree
1,020 hours
Exam Requirement
NCLEX-PN
Required
Initial License Fee
$80
Renewal Fee
$54
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) All Vermont licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Vermont licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont? ▼
Vermont's requirements cover 1020 hours of education or training, the NCLEX-PN exam, and an initial fee of $80. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont? ▼
Certification as a licensed practical nurse (lpn) in Vermont means clearing the state's checklist: 1020 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Vermont licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license to Vermont from another state? ▼
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licenses generally reciprocate as follows: NLC Compact: 41 states allow multistate practice. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Vermont licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Vermont require a background check for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the licensed practical nurse (lpn) licensing process in Vermont. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont? ▼
Licensed licensed practical nurse (lpn)s in Vermont must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $54.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a licensed practical nurse (lpn)-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Vermont licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.