Through our partnership with Vermont State University (VTSU), our LPN Pathway Program allows full-time employees of a Vermont partner within the UVM Health to continue earning a salary while taking classes towards LPN certification and licensure.
This program aims to offer the opportunity for employees to further their nursing careers through the practical nursing program at Vermont State University. Graduates of this program will commit to working as a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse within UVM Health.
All candidates must:
*Exception may be made to the requirement to work as an LPN if the individual qualifies for direct progression and is approved to participate in the RN Pathway Program immediately after completing the LPN Pathway Program.
LPN Pathway Program applications will only be accepted during the defined application period.
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.
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.
Visit the website of Vermont State University (link opens in a new window) to learn more about their nursing programs.
While enrolled in the LPN program at VTSU, students will work their regular job 24 hours per pay period. Students will receive pay for an additional 48 hours per pay period to allow time for classwork, lab/clinical instruction, and studying.
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.
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 UVM Health healthcare partners.
In order to be eligible, you need to be a full-time employee.
At this time, the LPN Pathway Program is specific to the Vermont partners within the UVM Health Network.
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. If you do need to retake courses, check out Pathfinder, which is a program offered by UVM Health in partnership with Community College of Vermont and will support employees who are seeking to enter a UVM Health Pathway Program to begin taking prepaid preparatory, prerequisite and corequisite courses.
The LPN Pathway Program is designed to align with VTSU’s three-semester PN curriculum. For the purposes of this program, all coursework and lab/clinical instruction must be completed in its entirety. Please contact VTSU Admissions for specific questions related to your academic history.
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. If you do need to take any required preparatory courses, check out Pathfinder, which is a program offered by UVM Health in partnership with Community College of Vermont and will support employees who are seeking to enter a UVM Health Pathway Program to begin taking prepaid preparatory, prerequisite and corequisite courses. All required preparatory coursework must be completed by June 1st, prior to the start of the applicable academic year.
The amounts paid under this Program have tax implications. Amounts that are paid to you, or 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.
The payments will be issued by payroll and the taxes withheld from your regular paycheck for the amounts above $5,250 per calendar year.
Please consult your personal tax advisor, as University of Vermont Health cannot provide you with individualized tax advice.
Our Pathway Programs are designed to support employees through the entirety of the academic program. Off-cycle enrollments will not be accepted.
Please complete the below form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please contact:
Rebecca Aldrich, Workforce Development Program Manager – Rebecca.Aldrich@uvmhealth.org (link opens in a new window)
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