Vermont nursing board and license resources
Official links for nurses licensed in Vermont, whether you're facing a complaint, on probation, or just renewing.
Good to know: OPR warns that phishing emails and calls are impersonating OPR. The online licensing system works only on a laptop or desktop.
Board of nursing
Licenses nurses in Vermont, investigates complaints, and issues board orders.
Vermont Board of Nursing (Office of Professional Regulation, Secretary of State)License portal login
Log in to renew your license, update your address, or check your license online.
Vermont OPR Online Licensing (Access Your Account)Board of pharmacy
Oversees prescribing and controlled substances. Relevant if your case involves medications or you hold prescriptive authority.
Vermont Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional Regulation)State nurses association
A professional organization for nurses, not the board. Members get resources, advocacy and support.
ANA-VermontPeer assistance program
A confidential program that supports nurses with substance use or mental health concerns, sometimes as an alternative to discipline.
Vermont Board of Nursing Alternative Program and Practice Remediation Program
Links checked October 2026. Boards change their websites from time to time. If a link doesn't work, let us know and we'll fix it.
This page is general information, not legal advice. For your situation, talk with a nursing license defense attorney licensed in your state.
Facing a complaint or probation in Vermont?
Start with these free guides, then come talk with nurses who've been there.
Got a Letter From the Nursing Board? What to Do FirstReceived a complaint or investigation letter from your state board of nursing? Here's what to do in the first days, what to avoid, and how to protect your license.8 min read 
What Nursing Probation Actually Looks Like (and How to Get Through It)A clear look at common nursing probation terms: drug screens, supervised practice, employer reports, narcotics restrictions and more, plus tips for completing probation successfully.9 min read 
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