About Pre-Nursing/Nursing at Lyndon
Lyndon State College offers a two-semester pre-nursing curriculum that offers the option of continuing on to complete Vermont Technical College's (VTC) P.N. and A.D.N. nursing degrees via classroom work and Vermont Interactive Television (VIT) sessions on the Lyndon campus. Scholarship information is listed at the bottom of this page.
- Students wanting to enroll in Lyndon’s pre-nursing curriculum should apply directly to Lyndon for admission
- Students demonstrating academic success during Lyndon’s pre-nursing program will be eligible to apply for admission to VTC’s Practical Nursing (P.N.) certificate program that includes enrollment in nursing courses that extend over three additional semesters starting in late August and ending in late June
- Successful graduates of the PN certificate program will be eligible for admission to VTC’s Associate of Science in Nursing (A.D.N.) program at Lyndon, earning a degree at the conclusion of two additional semesters of nursing study
The curriculum for the preparation of both the P.N. and A.D.N. is built upon the foundational concepts of Dorothea Orem and eight outcomes that are prominent in each nursing course:
- Nursing process
- Scientific principles
- Communication theory
- Ethical/legal principles
- An understanding of the nursing role as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- An understanding of the role of the provider of care
- Teaching/learning principles
- Responsibility for accountability/self-growth
As students move into increasingly complex care issues, theories are explored in more detail, with the goal of appropriate application to each clinical environment.
Application materials for the VTC nursing programs on the Lyndon campus can be found online, or in the Lyndon Admissions Office.
Scholarships Opportunities for Pre-Nursing and Nursing Students at Lyndon
Several scholarships are available to eligible applicants to the nursing and pre-nursing programs at Lyndon. Other scholarships that first-year and transfer applicants may qualify for are listed on the scholarship application. All applicants wishing to be considered for any of these scholarships must submit the scholarship application with their application for admission.
Ben and Rosalie Harris Scholarship in Nursing: Varies $400 to $900
Students enrolling in the Lyndon State College pre-nursing program who show academic promise may apply. Applications should include evidence of past academic performance and potential, a personal statement describing why the scholarship is important and two letters of support from current or former teachers, counselors or employers.
Child-Care Grant Program: up to $1000
Students who have dependent children may have some of their child-care costs reimbursed by submitting a letter documenting the names and ages of dependent children, the name of the child-care provider and the weekly cost of child-care not paid or reimbursed by the other sources.
LSC Adult Student Grant: $500
Students who are at least 25 year of age with demonstrated academic achievement and community service may apply for this scholarship.
LSC Foundation Adult Scholarship: $500
Adult students (over 25 years of age) who are current residents of the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, graduated from a Northeast Kingdom high school and have demonstrated academic potential and community service may apply.
Lyndon Rescue Services Scholarship: $500
Students who are certified EMTs, qualify for crew chief, have prior EMS experience and have a 3.0 GPA and commit to volunteer with Lyndon Rescue may apply for this scholarship. Students who are certified EMTs in states other than Vermont must commit to becoming certified in Vermont through reciprocity during his or her freshman year.
Questions?
Vermont Technical College
Office of Admissions
1-800-442-8821
Lyndon State College
Office of Admissions
Admissions@lyndonstate.edu
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
802-626-6413