Nursing Pathway Collaborative

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) summer 2025 intensive

 

Are you interested in becoming an LNA?

 

Our program will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to excel as an LNA. Our experienced instructors will provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment as they guide you through a comprehensive curriculum that covers fundamental healthcare principles, patient care and ethical considerations essential to the role of LNAs. 

 

You’ll gain hands-on clinical experiences that simulate real-world health care settings, where you’ll be able to apply your knowledge in a practical context. Whether this is an introduction to a career in healthcare or a chance for you to expand on your current skills, our program can meet your needs as a diverse learner.  

 

When you complete our program, you will be ready to take the state licensure exam from Excel testing and embark on a rewarding career as a compassionate and competent LNA in our community.  

 

Enroll today and take the first step towards a fulfilling and impactful career in the healthcare industry. 

 

Location

 

St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
24 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont

 

Schedule

 

Mandatory Orientation: TBD

 

Classroom Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | June 3rd – June 26th

 

Classroom Time: 9:00AM–2:30PM

 

Classroom Hours Total: 64

 

Skills Lab and Clinical Classroom Dates: Fridays & Saturdays | June 6th – June 28th

 

Skills Lab and Clinical Location: VTSU Lyndon Campus & NVRH

 

Skills Lab Time: 7:00AM–1:00PM

 

Clinical Hours: 16 

 

Skills Lab & Clinical Hours Total: 48

 

Tuition: $2200

 

Tuition support may be available through federal, state, or local resources. 

 

 

Tuition Includes:

  • Hartman Nursing Assistant Workbook

  • Hartman Nursing Assistant Textbook that will be returned to SJA Adult Ed on the last day of class

  • LNA Entrance Examination

 

Tuition Does Not Include:

  • Uniform

  • Watch with a second hand

  • Background check fees

  • State Licensing Fees

 

 

To hold a seat in the class, we are asking for a $200 registration fee that will go towards the total tuition cost. The $200 is a filing fee and is not refundable. You are not enrolled in the class until you pay the tuition in full. Tuition must be paid by the first class meeting. 

 

Other Program Information

 

Background Check
Information regarding this background check will be explained in the informational interview once you register for this course.

 

TABE Testing Information
In order to ensure success we would like students to take the TABE assessment given by NEKLS. You can schedule this testing by calling St. Johnsbury NEKLS Office at 802-748-5624. If you have trouble reaching NEKLS please email the SJA Adult Ed Admin, Amanda Frattaroli and amanda.frattaroli@stjacademy.org.

 

VSAC
If you need tuition assistant please reach out to Marti Kingsley at kingsley@VSAC.org

 

Instructors

 

Phyllis Mitchell
Classroom Instructor and LNA Program Administrator
Phyllis Mitchell has more than forty years of progressive nursing experience. Her extensive background includes being the executive director of the State of Vermont Board of Nursing and the Site Director for the Northeast Kingdom Vermont Technical College Nursing Education Program at Lyndon. She has a Masters of Science in Nursing Education and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. 

 

Carol Hodges
Skills Lab and Clinical Instructor
Carol Hodges is a highly skilled career professional with more than twenty years of practical experience in hospital, home health, primary care and academia. She serves as the hospital nurse supervisor at NVRH and has been teaching skills and clinical nursing for over 20 years. She has a Bachelors and a Masters of Science in Nursing. 

 

Program Partners

 

Area partners in health and education created the Nursing Pathway Collaborative as a individualized flexible career pathway into the field of nursing.

 

Nursing Pathway Collaborative Partners Include: 

  • NVRH

  • VSAC

  • CCV

  • VT DOL

  • NCCC

  • NEKLS

  • NCHC

 

SJA Adult Education extends our gratitude to Senator Bernie Sanders generous support in funding the Nursing Pathway Collaborative. His commitment to improving the lives of his constituents in the Northeast Kingdom by funding educational opportunities in critical fields has been instrumental in making this program a reality. He has demonstrated a profound dedication to the partners in this collaborative and their partnership has significantly contributed to the success of our efforts.

 

 

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If you have trouble completing this form, please email Amanda at amanda.frattaroli@stjacademy.org