RN Pathway Program

RN Pathway Program at the University of Vermont Health Network

Ready to further your education?

Through our partnership with Vermont State University (VTSU), our RN Pathway Program allows full-time UVM Health Network LPN employees of our Vermont partners the opportunity to continue earning a salary while studying to complete their Associate of Science in Nursing degree, leading to eligibility for RN licensure.

Upon successful completion, you will serve as a Registered Nurse at your respective partner organization for two years.

Please check back soon to view our recorded informational session!

Important Dates:

VTSU Application Deadline: March 15th
UVMHN Applications Open: April 1st
UVMHN Application Deadline: April 30th
UVMHN Cohort Selection: May 31st
VTSU Classes Begin: August of each calendar year

Eligibility Requirements

All candidates must:

Currently work at least 72 scheduled hours per pay period as an LPN at a Vermont partner site within the UVM Health Network (part-time/per diem employees are not eligible).
Be in good standing with no corrective actions above a counseling level.
Must commit to a Registered Nurse position at their respective partner location upon successful completion of program.

Please note that priority acceptance into this program will be given to students currently enrolled in the UVMHN LPN Pathway program and who have been accepted for Direct Progression for the RN program at VT State University.

How to Apply: RN Pathway Program

Pathway Program Application Deadline – April 30th

Please have ready the following items to upload with your application:

Résumé
Cover Letter
Supervisor’s Letter of Support - Written confirmation from current department leader of ability to support the employee and their schedule for the duration of the program.
Letter of Recommendation - Reference letter from a non-family member who can speak to your desire to enter the nursing field and your ability to be successful in it.
Vermont State University RN Program Acceptance Letter

*Are you a current LPN Pathway participant? Please see note below.

*Note for current UVMHN LPN Pathway students:

You will still need to apply to the Pathway Program to confirm that you have been accepted for the Direct Progression year at VTSU and to confirm that your leader(s) have approved you to continue in the program for a second year. Please note that your application documents will be slightly abbreviated.

Please submit:

Confirmation of Direct Progression acceptance
Current letter from your leader approving you for a second year of participation in the pathway program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the program structure for classes and clinicals?

This program will follow the traditional academic schedule as defined by Vermont State University. Participants may choose which site they desire to complete their studies at and must be aware that they may be required to travel for classes and/or clinicals.

How many work hours are required during the program?

While enrolled in the RN program at VTSU, students will work their regular job 48 hours per pay period. Students will receive pay for an additional 24 hours per pay period to allow time for classwork, lab/clinical instruction, and studying.

How does tuition reimbursement work?

Students are responsible for paying all tuition and fees. For graduates who commit to working at their respective partner location for two years, they will reimbursed in one-half increments for all out-of-pocket tuition, fee, and books costs beginning one year after graduation.

If a student has previously completed the UVMHN LPN Pathway program, the two working years will be in addition to their three-year working commitment for the LPN program and the reimbursement for the RN program will occur during those years.

What if I’m not an employee at one of the Vermont UVM Health Network partners? Can I still apply?

Being a full-time employee in a UVM Health Network Vermont partner 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 Network partner.

Interested in joining our team?

Call 800-722-9922 and choose option 3 to talk with one of our talent acquisition partners about full-time job opportunities at one of our Vermont UVMHN healthcare partners.

What if I’m per diem or part-time? Am I eligible?

In order to be eligible, you need to be a full-time employee.

I work at a New York UVM Health Network partner. Am I eligible?

At this time, the RN Pathway Program is specific to the Vermont partners within the UVM Health Network.

I’ve taken college courses in the past. Do I need to retake those courses?

Possibly, depending on the timeframe and your grades. VTSU will review the courses and grades on your transcript to determine whether they meet the requirements for this program.

I’ve started nursing school in the past but did not finish. Do I need to start over?

You will need to complete the RN Program curriculum through VTSU (coursework and lab/clinical instruction) in its entirety. Please contact VTSU Admissions for specific questions related to your academic history.

RN Pathway Program Application
(all required)

Please complete the below form and a member of our team will be in touch.

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Select which health care partner you currently work at:

Cover letter:

Resume:

Formats accepted: .pdf / .doc / .docx / .txt / .jpg / .jpeg / .png

Supervisor’s Letter of Support:

Written confirmation from current department leader of ability to support the employee and their schedule for the duration of the program.

Letter of reference:

Reference letter from a non-family member who can speak to your desire to enter the nursing field and your ability to be successful in it.

Vermont State University RN Program Acceptance Letter:

Current LPN Pathway participants should submit their VTSU Direct Progression confirmation letter

By submitting information, you are not officially applying to a position at this time, and you authorize The University of Vermont Health Network to contact you via phone, email, and text messaging.

Questions?

Please contact:
Rebecca Aldrich, Workforce Development Program Manager – Rebecca.aldrich@uvmhealth.org (link opens in a new window)
or
Megan Foster, Workforce Development Program Manager – Megan.Foster@uvmhealth.org (link opens in a new window)

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