Program Details

Offered in partnership with Vermont State University, the LPN Pathway Program offers a comprehensive practical nursing curriculum while participants continue their employment within the UVM Health Network.

UVMHN participants will receive 24 hours per pay period of paid study hours in order to continue earning full-time wages and benefits while pursuing their studies.

Upon completing the program, graduates will work full-time in their respective UVM Health Network partner employer for a minimum of three years. They will be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket tuition, fee, and book costs in one-third increments for three years beginning one year following receipt of licensure.

Visit the website of Vermont State University (link opens in a new window) to learn more about their practical nursing program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the program structure for classes and clinicals?

This program will operate in an evening and weekend format for classes and clinicals. Classes will be held in the evenings at the CVMC classroom and Williston Vermont State sites. Clinicals will be held at CVMC and UVMMC every other weekend during the duration of the program. Participants may be required to travel for classes and/or clinicals.

How many work hours are required during the program?

While enrolled in the LPN 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 three years, they will reimbursed in one-third increments for all out-of-pocket tuition, fee, and books costs beginning one year after graduation.

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 LPN Pathway Program is specific to the Vermont partners within the UVM Health Network.

I’ve taken preparatory 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 LPN Program curriculum through VTSU (coursework and lab/clinical instruction) in its entirety. For preparatory courses taken prior to enrollment, we will review the courses and grades on your transcript to determine whether they meet the requirements for this program.

I have not yet taken any of the required preparatory coursework. Can I still apply?

Completion of the preparatory coursework is required by UVMHN prior to the start of the LPN Program through VTSU. Please stay tuned for more information about completing your preparatory coursework.

Once I am enrolled in the Pathway Program, are there any tax implications that I should be aware of?

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 the Network cannot provide you with individualized tax advice.