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How long will the program take to complete?
A full-time student may anticipate finishing the program in at least four years. For graduate students, maintaining full-time status requires enrolling in 9 credits each semester.
Students in UVM's direct-entry DEPN program do not earn a degree upon completion of the pre-RN licensure year. The program is designed to allow students to progress directly to the D.N.P. - APRN program of study. Completion of the pre-RN licensure DEPN program allows the student to take the NCLEX in the State of Vermont. This is not necessarily transferable to other states. The pre-RN licensure year is not a stand-alone program and does not provide a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Students who complete their D.N.P. degree and successfully complete the NCLEX are eligible to practice in any state.
Will courses be online, hybrid, or on campus?
Some courses are available live on campus at set times, while others are provided in a hybrid format with either synchronous remote or asynchronous online delivery. Travel to rural sites requires a car.
How can I find out if UVM has received my transcripts (or any other materials)?
UVM will inform you upon the receipt of your application materials.
When will I learn whether I have been admitted to the program?
All applications will undergo review in December, and decisions will be communicated by the end of January.
Can international students work while in the program?
International students are eligible to obtain an I-20 immigration form to participate in this program. Regardless of whether a student holds Vermont RN licensure at the start of the program, UVM cannot grant authorization for nursing employment experiences within the program, as the curricular structure does not permit off-campus authorization (CPT). Although limited on-campus employment is feasible, the UVM Medical Center does not qualify as an on-campus job site. Consequently, students should anticipate that there will be no paid nursing positions available to them if they enroll in the program with an F-1 visa status. Post-Graduate OPT would be an option for students completing the program. This program is not included in the STEM Designated Degree Program list, therefore it does not qualify for the OPT extension beyond one year. For further inquiries, direct your questions to internationalstudents@uvm.edu.
Information Sessions
To learn more, attend an information session. Register by emailing cnhsgrad@med.uvm.edu.