Through a generous grant from the Charles R. Wood Foundation, our MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program is intended to produce MSN graduates through SUNY Empire State University.
Upon successful completion, you will serve as a Clinical Instructor at your respective New York partner organization for two years.
This program aims to significantly expand the pool of MSN-credentialed nurse educators, enabling them to provide clinical education for students entering or advancing in the nursing field. Graduates of this program will commit to a two-year dual service teaching agreement with a partnering New York State college of nursing.
Attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about the MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program and the application process.
Information Sessions are held virtually. Upon submission of this form, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invite within 1-2 business days
Registration for information sessions has now closed. If you’ve attended an informational session and meet the criteria to apply, please complete the formal application below.
Offered in partnership with SUNY Empire State University, the MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program offers a comprehensive online curriculum while participants continue their employment within Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) or Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC).
SUNY Empire has received generous funding from the Charles R. Wood Foundation to provide three partial scholarships for students enrolling in SUNY Empire’s MSN Nursing Education program. Additional funding will be contributed by CVPH and AHMC.
Upon completing the 36-credit MSN program at SUNY Empire, graduates will serve as clinical nurse faculty and work under a dual-service agreement for two years at a partnering New York college of nursing.
Visit the website of Online Master’s in Nursing Education | SUNY Empire State University (link opens in a new window) to learn more about their MSN program.
Participants will be required to sign a retention agreement. Tuition costs will be covered by SUNY Empire grant funding and also UVM Health throughout the duration of the program.
Participants must commit to working as clinical nurse faculty at a partnering New York college of nursing for two years upon successful completion of the program (secondary interview required).
MSN Nurse Education Pathway Program applications will only be accepted during the defined application period. You must apply from a UVM Health account.
Please have ready the following items to upload with your application:
*Please note that the Leader Approval Form must be accessed from a UVM Health account.
Program participants selected will begin their studies in May 2026.
While enrolled in the program, participants will maintain their part or full-time employment status at CVPH or AHMC.
Being an employee of UVM Health Vermont is a requirement for application and enrollment. To be eligible for the program you’ll need to be hired as a full-time employee in any Vermont UVM Health partner.
Call 800-722-9922 and choose option 3 to talk with one of our talent acquisition partners about job opportunities at Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) or Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).
The amounts paid under this Program have tax implications. Amounts that are paid to your educational institution for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or other expenses constitute payments under an educational assistance program described in Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code and are therefore excludable up to $5,250 per calendar year. Amounts paid in excess of $5,250 per year are taxable income and are subject to applicable withholding taxes.
These taxes will be withheld from your regular earnings, resulting in a reduction to your usual paycheck. To avoid unforeseen hardships, the reduction should be planned for, and if necessary, additional funding sources such as loans should be sought.
Please consult your personal tax advisor, as UVM Health cannot provide you with individualized tax advice.
Online Master’s in Nursing Education | SUNY Empire State University
This program was developed in response to a shortage of nursing faculty with appropriate education to train the next generation of nurses. It will also help bridge the pay gap or change in benefits many nurses face when attempting to fill an adjunct role.
Recipients must be employees of Alice Hyde Medical Center (AHMC) or Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH).
The SUNY Empire program is a virtual, asynchronous program designed to be flexible for working adults. Everyone learns at their own pace, and the balance between the educational program, independent study, work responsibilities, and personal life will vary widely among learners. Successfully managing these commitments will require a high degree of focus and organization.
A dual service agreement is a contractual agreement between an employer and an academic partner that allows the employer to pay employees at their employer hourly rate/salary while functioning in the role of the academic partner clinical faculty. The academic partner then reimburses the employer at their standard rate for clinical faculty. The employers absorb the costs associated with the difference in pay. These agreements allow employees to stay full-time (or part-time) employees with benefits, without increasing their hourly workload.
You will apply to clinical faculty openings at the partnering NY colleges (North Country Community College, SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton Community College). To count towards the dual service requirement, you must commit to at least 8 hours/week for two academic years.
Unit or department leadership will support the participants in their role by covering time the employee is in their dual service role. This must be handled with leadership on a case-by-case basis. Participants will not lose their current schedule block due to serving in the dual service role.
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We created this program in Vermont using grant funds. Due to its success, we are piloting this similar program in NY, and we will want to hear your feedback.
If you are struggling academically, please reach out to SUNY Empire to discuss potential support or options. If you fail a class, you would need to retake the course at your own expense.
This program will support your continued learning while helping you build the teaching and leadership skills essential for nursing professional development. It will strengthen your expertise when you serve as clinical faculty and position you to contribute meaningfully to training the next generation of nurses.
Participants will meet with admissions advisors to review past courses and grades on their transcript to determine whether they meet the requirements for the program.
This program is a one-time, grant-funded opportunity. If you are not selected, we encourage you to check this website regularly for updates on future programs. If you are interested in pursuing your MSN independently, please reach out to your HR office to learn more about tuition reimbursement options that may be available to you.
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Please contact: Kara Marszalkowski, System Talent Acquisition partner at Kara.Marszalkowski@uvmhealth.org (link opens in a new window)
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