Vermont Nursing Schools and Programs

Vermont, the Green Mountain state, is the place to simply stand and breath in the beauty of outdoors and nature. Or take advantage of nature’s resources: skiing or snow tubing on the frosted mountains; hiking, biking, fishing, or paddling through the cool forests; playing a round of golf on smoothly cultivated hillsides. In winter, Vermont is the mecca for skiing on the east coast at a number of mountains. Adventures for families include a wonderful range of outdoor fun in the lakes and mountains, nature, art, and history museums, and visits to hospitable farms.

Vermont provides limited facilities to earn a nursing degree, but their schools offer a wide range of degree opportunities. The University of Vermont in Burlington offers the BSN, an MSN in five different specialties. Due to the rapidly expanding and evolving nature of the health care system, careers in nursing are expected to continue to grow significantly over the next decade. Vermont has many nursing programs to choose from which are all very friendly to your specific needs. Four-year colleges and universities offer comprehensive nursing programs; while tech schools and community colleges can help you get specific certifications. In addition, the role of the professional nurse is expanding to include an emphasis on leadership, management, and education. Many programs require students to complete clinical studies, either at the university's public clinic or at area clinics, hospitals, and other resident care centers. This valuable experience will help prepare nursing students and gives them important networking opportunities.

Nurses in hospitals, community health centers, group practices, long term care facilities, and elsewhere in the health care community, are being called upon to lead and manage departments within their organizations. In addition, they are being asked to as become educators, not only for the patients, but for the future nurses of their communities. For those interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the field of nursing, this is an excellent time. Many universities offer both online and campus based programs. Most schools allow you to complete coursework at your own pace. Browse a wide variety of accredited nursing schools to learn more about the nursing opportunities that await you.

Degree Programs:

Adult Care, Anatomy, Behavioral/Mental/Psychiatry, Family Care, Leadership, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Microbiology, Nursing, Pathophysiology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Registered Nurse, Surgical, RN-BSN

Largest Cities:

Barre, Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Colchester, Essex, Hartford, Milton, Northfield, Rutland, South Burlington, Springfield, West Brattleboro, White River Junction

Additional Resources:

Vermont Nursing Association
http://www.vsna-inc.org/

Vermont Board of Nursing
http://vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/

Vermont Travel
http://www.travel-vermont.com/

Vermont Hospital Directory
http://www.vahhs.org/hospitals.htm

School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Castleton State College 1,700 Public Yes No Associate find scholarships
Southern Vermont College 500 Private Yes No Associate, RN-to-BSN find scholarships
University of Vermont 4,100 Public Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner find scholarships
Vermont Technical College 1,200 Public Yes No Associate, LPN find scholarships

Online Nursing Programs without Waiting Lists

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American Sentinel University BSN - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing; MSN - Case Management; MSN - Infection Prevention and Control; MSN - Mgmt. & Organizational Leadership; MSN - Nursing Informatics; MSN - RN to Master of Science in Nursing;
Anna Maria College RN to BSN
Baker College Online Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University MS - Nursing
Capella University MSN - Nurse Educator; MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge; PhD - Nursing Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN); Master of Science in Nursing; RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option
Cleveland State University BSN; MSN
Colorado Christian University B.S. in Nursing (RN-BSN Degree Completion)
Colorado Technical University Online BS - Nursing - (RN to BSN)
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences RN to BS - Nursing
Gonzaga University MSN - Health Systems Leadership; MSN - Nurse Educator; RN to MSN
Graceland University MSN - Nurse Educator; RN - BSN
Grantham University MS. Nursing - Case Management; MS. Nursing - Nursing Education; MS. Nursing - Nursing Informatics; MS. Nursing - Nursing Mgmt & Org Leadership; RN to MSN Option
Herzing University MS - Nursing Education
Indiana State University LPN to BSN - Nursing
Kaplan University MS - Nurse Administrator; MS - Nurse Educator; MS - Nursing; MSN - Informatics; RN to BS - Nursing; RN to MSN in Nursing
Kent State University RN to BSN
Lewis University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Education
Liberty University Online BS - Nursing; MS - Nursing - Acute Care
Loyola University New Orleans Online MSN - Bridge Program; MSN - Health Care Systems Management
Miller-Motte College Online B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
National American University RN-to-BSN
Norwich University MSN - Nursing Administration; MSN - Nursing Educator
Philadelphia University M.S. - Midwifery
Post University Online BS - Management for Registered Nurses
Rasmussen College RN to BSN
Sacred Heart University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader; MSN - Nursing Education; MSN - Patient Care Svcs Admin; RN to BSN; RN to MSN - CNL; RN to MSN - NE; RN to MSN - PCSA
Saint Xavier University MS - Nursing - Clinical Leadership; MSN - Executive Leadership
South University MS - Adult Health Nurse; MS - Nursing; RN to BSN - Bachelor Degree Completion; RN-MSN; RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse; RN-MSN - Nurse Educator
University of Phoenix MS - Nursing; MSN - Healthcare Education; MSN - Informatics; MSN - Master of Health Administration; MSN/MBA - Health Care Management; PhD - Philosophy in Nursing; RN to BS - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh MS Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Saint Mary RN to BSN
Utica College RN to BS in Nursing
Vanderbilt University MSN - Health Systems Mgmt
Walden University BS Nursing; BSN MSN - Education; BSN MSN - Genearl Track; BSN MSN - Informatics; BSN MSN - Leadership/Management; RN MSN - Education; RN MSN - General Track; RN MSN - Informatics; RN MSN - Leadership/Management
Western Governors University BS - Nursing; MSN - Education; MSN - Education (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN); MSN - Leadership and Management