That's great news! Because of the high demand for registered nurses, it's a great time to re-enter the profession. With dozens of nursing professions to choose from, the opportunities are many. And, with the ability to structure your own hours, the flexibility is huge. You say it's been a few years since you've been a practicing nurse? That's okay, too. The chart below provides the information you need - who to call, what you need, approved Vermont programs - to get you back in the field again. |
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you met the clinical practice requirements for renewal put forth
by the VT Board of Nursing? (400 hours in past 2-year period OR 960 hours in the past 5-year period) |
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| NO A reentry program consisting of a minimum of 120 hours of both theory and clinical must be completed.
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YES Contact the VT Board of Nursing and request a license renewal form. Phone: (802)
828-1505 Or visit their Website |
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| SELF-STUDY
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ON-SITE
LEARNING
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temporary permit which will allow limited practice in the re-entry
program must be obtained from the Board of Nursing in the state
where your clinical practice facility is located. |
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The bottom line is that there's never been a better time to be a nurse.
School of Nursing, University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405, phone 802-656-0023