Professional nursing at the University of Vermont is presented as both a science and an art.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program draws from behavioral, natural and nursing sciences.
Curriculum
Students prepare for professional nursing practice through a rigorous curriculum that promotes care of individuals with illness and emphasizes health and the prevention of disease. Experience caring for individuals and populations with a focus on exposure to diversity and individuals with special needs is provided. Additional program details are outlined in the undergraduate program handbook.
Clinical Experience
Clinical experience begins in the second semester of the sophomore year and continues throughout the program. Students benefit from 594 hours of direct faculty-supervised clinical instruction. In the clinical setting, students apply theoretical knowledge drawn from the arts and sciences and based on evidence. Junior-level students experience intensive and diverse clinical practice in the acute care setting. Senior students have an immersion in Public Health and model their clinical experience either domestically or on faculty-led foreign travel education. In the spring of the senior year, students select a 126-hour clinical practicum in a preferred area of interest.
The UVM Nursing program is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network as well as numerous community hospitals and agencies.
Registered Nurse Licensing Exam (NCLEX) Pass Rates
| Period | UVM Pass Rate | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89.52% | 82.95% |
| 2021 | 87% | 86% |
| 2020 | 92% | 86.5% |
| 2019 | 95% | 92% |
Sources: UVM Data, National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Vermont is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).