Vermont Technical College

The nursing programs are offered at four campuses located around the state in Williston, Brattleboro, Bennington, and Randolph Center.

Students seeking to qualify for the ADN program to be eligible for licensure as a Registered can do so by completing two more semesters of full time study. The ADN program is a competitive and academically rigorous program.

Vermont technical college also offer LPN program.  Students who complete the LPN program are not guaranteed admittance and the 12 credits earned in the LPN program are not transferable to this program.

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma of GED equivalency certificate
• Official transcripts for all college level coursework (if applicable)
• Completed application
• Standardized test results (SAT, ACT, CPT)
• Entrance Examination (as applicable)

Students admitted to the program are required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening for clinical practice and licensure purposes.

The Practical Nursing program curriculum is offered in two semesters and one summer session. The curriculum combines theoretical lectures, practical demonstrations and independent study opportunities as well as clinical practice in a nursing laboratory. Students are also allowed to experience hands on patient care at a range of healthcare facilities in the local area.     

Students earn their Certificate in one year consisting of three semesters of instruction while they are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses at the end of the second year.