We have a wide array of programs to support our current and future nurses.
Whether you’ve begun your nursing career, are enrolled as a nursing student or are just thinking about a career, we’ve got options for you! Our LPN Bridge and RN scholarship programs offer employment while working toward a degree. Our ASPIRE Nurse Residency Program provides classroom and didactic time to new grads or experienced nurses who are new to a hospital setting. And, once you’ve reached your career goal, we have a variety of great employment benefits to offer!
Use the form below to start a conversation with Kelly Campbell, our Director of Professional and Organizational Development, or continue reading to learn about all our offerings.
Meet Kelly
Kelly Campbell is NMC’s Director of Professional and Organizational Development. She’ll be reaching out to you to discuss our nursing programs. Or, you can give her a call at 802.752.1999.
LPN Bridge Program
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Our LPN to RN Bridge Program is designed to help current and future Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) advance to Registered Nurse (RN) while continuing to work and earn a steady income.
Through a structured partnership with Vermont State University (VSU), participants complete the standalone ADN bridge year beginning in the fall, with individualized planning and leadership support along the way.
Bridge participants:
- Work two 12-hour shifts per week (24 hours)
- Are paid for 36 hours per week
- Coordinate schedules with their nurse leader to align with school requirements
- Have an RN position incorporated into workforce planning upon successful completion and licensure
- Current NMC LPNs accepted into VTSU’s standalone ADN bridge year
- Prospective LPN candidates who apply through our LPN Bridge job posting
In addition to paid educational release time, participants receive:
- Ongoing leadership guidance
- Academic and scheduling coordination
- Access to well-being and organizational support resources
If you’re considering the next step in your nursing career, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about program expectations, post-graduation commitment, and upcoming opportunities.
ASPIRE Nurse Residency Program!
Unique to NMC, the ASPIRE program is a nurse residency program for new grads, or experienced nurses who are new to a hospital setting. The program is designed to have classroom / didactic time to review and become familiar with policies, procedures, equipment, and standards of care in advance of starting orientation on the unit. The ASPIRE nurses will meet periodically to continue to advance their skills and spend time doing simulation at our Congress & Main Street teaching facility, all while having a cohort of nurses to support each other through the start of their nursing careers.
Meet Erika
Erika, a mom and former FedEx driver, dreamed of a healthcare career but didn’t see a way forward. She joined one of our recruitment events and is now working as a surgical technologist on her journey to becoming an RN. Your path can start here too!
“At NMC, you have the support to achieve your dreams.”
NMC & Vermont State University Registered Nurse Scholarship Program
Are you pursuing a Registered Nurse degree through Vermont State University (VSU)? This scholarship covers the cost of tuition for the nursing program and offers you employment throughout your education and beyond. Available to high school graduates who reside in NMC’s service area or are dependents of NMC employees, you must meet the requirements outlined by VSU’s RN Program.
Students who complete the program will be offered new graduate Registered Nurse positions at NMC. Only a limited amount of scholarships are available so apply now!
Requirements
- Accept per diem employment as a Licensed Nursing Assistant in an inpatient setting with NMC following your first semester at VSU
- Requires an LNA license upon completion of 1st semester at VSU
- Accept new graduate Registered Nurse positions at NMC following completion of degree at VSU
- Remain employed by NMC for a minimum of 3 years following completion of your RN degree with VSU, in a benefit-eligible status (Part-Time or Full-Time status)
When and where
Vermont State University, St. Albans location
1–5 scholarships given
Scholarship amount varies, covers tuition for nursing program
Must apply by December 31 of each year
Apply for the NMC/VSU RN Program Scholarship »
What else can you expect from a nursing career with NMC?
Our nurses help advance quality care at our community hospital, all while living in a beautiful, natural setting with close proximity to mountains and lakes and easy access to Montreal and Boston. We focus on developing highly reliable approaches rather than defaulting to how it’s always been done. Our nurses are able to appreciate specialized tertiary support when needed but have the freedom to be a nurse in a smaller, more personal setting. Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for?
