Can a nurse practitioner treat without a supervising physician in Vermont?
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Short answer
Yes — once an APRN has 24 months and 2,400 hours of active advanced practice in the role and population focus, no collaborating provider agreement is required; before that a formal agreement applies and solo practice is barred.
An APRN with fewer than 24 months and 2,400 hours of licensed active advanced nursing practice in an initial role and population focus, or fewer than 12 months and 1,600 hours for any additional role and population focus, shall have a formal agreement with a collaborating provider as required by Board rule.
Vt. Stat. tit. 26, §1613(a)(1) (Transition to practice) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Vermont rules
Advanced practice registered nurse or APRN means a licensed registered nurse authorized to practice in this State who, because of specialized education and experience, is licensed and authorized to perform acts of medical diagnosis and to prescribe medical, therapeutic, or corrective measures under administrative rules adopted by the Board.
Vt. Stat. tit. 26, §1572(4) · verified Sep 3, 2026
An APRN required to practice with a collaborative provider agreement may not engage in solo practice, except with regard to a role and population focus in which the APRN has met the requirements of this subsection.
Vt. Stat. tit. 26, §1613(a)(3) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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