Nursing Pathway Collaborative
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) fall 2024 Program
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.
Mandatory Orientation: Thursday, September 26th at 4pm
Classroom Location: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
24 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Classroom Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays | October 1st – November 23rd
Classroom Time: 4:00PM–8:00PM
Classroom Hours Total: 64
Skills Lab and Clinical Location: VTSU Lyndon Campus
Skills Lab and Clinical Classroom Dates: Saturdays | October 1st – November 23rd
Skills Lab Time: 8:00AM–2:00PM
Clinical Hours: 16
Skills Lab & Clinical Hours Total: 48
Tuition: $2200
Tuition support may be available through federal, state, or local resources.
Tuition Includes:
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Hartman Nursing Assistant Workbook
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Hartman Nursing Assistant Textbook that will be returned to SJA Adult Ed on the last day of class
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LNA Entrance Examination
Tuition Does Not Include:
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Uniform
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Watch with a second hand
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Background check fees
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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.
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.
**Successfully completing this course will prepare you to take this state of Vermont’s LNA Licensing Test**
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.
Nursing Pathway Collaborative:
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:
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NVRH
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VSAC
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CCV
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VT DOL
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NCCC
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NEKLS
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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.