Vermont Technical College

qhilldogs · Jan 7, 2008

The Bennington Program Has a better option with use of Albany med for some clinicals, however you will get a better paych rotation at Brat. the med / surg rotations are equal. This is my opinion as a student. as a clinical instructor either location can be the best experience if you apply yourself.

As far as being a new nurse and wanting to go to the OR there are currently and will be for at least the next 2 years OR internships at DHMC you basically get another 6 months of school and get trained inthe OR. they are hireing new grads as well as experienced nurses into that program. DHMC is getting harder to get into as a new grad because they are not as short as some places on nurses.

I also stronley recoment at least 1 year of experience before you go into a speciality because you will have to know how to do it all some day and if you never have done it it will put you in a bind.

Good luck and maybe we will meet someday. feel free to ask any more questions

tqbotu · Apr 7, 2008

Hi qhilldogs-Can I ask you a question about the ADN program? I was accepted into the Williston site for next fall and I'm wondering what the nursing courses are like (Prin & Prac IV and V). Are they similar to the ones we took during the LPN year (as far as workload)? Do they involve any projects (like a paper or oral report)? I'm trying to figure out how much I'll be able to work if I end up going. Thank you!

qhilldogs · Apr 7, 2008

Hello,

Well i have 2 anwsers to this question. As a faculty member I am to recomend you do not work.

As a fellow/former student you will have time to work a limited schedule if you are very good at time management. You wil be doing case studies and there is a fair amount of reading, however with that said if you are a praticing nurse and have been for several years in a position that has reuired you to use critical thinking you will be ok. Micro is a hard class and I recomend taking that this summer if you can. Did I anwser your question? Michelle :nuke:

tqbotu · Apr 8, 2008

Thank you, I really appreciate the advice :-) I am planning on taking the Micro course this summer, and I have finished all other required courses except the nursing classes, so I"m hoping that will make it as easy as possible for me. It is good to hear from people who have finished the program and are successful. As a former student, can you tell me what the case studies involve? And one more thing...do you remember what the tests/grading are like for the Principles/Practices courses? Thanks much :-)

Ophelia99 · Dec 13, 2008

Hi...

Belatd reply, I'm currently in the ADN program at VTC at the Williston campus...this is a very good program, the instructors are very knowledgeable...have been in the nursing field for years...we start clinicals the third week of our first year, which I believe is a very important part of the program, what better way to learn and apply knowledge than in the professional setting. The Williston campus is affiliated with Fletcher Allen, a teaching hospital. Any specific questions just give me a shout...

tqbotu · Mar 18, 2009

Its been a while but maybe I can ask you a few specific questions about the ADN program? By now you're probably about to finish :-) I'm hoping to attend this coming fall. I only need to take Prin. and Prac. 4 and 5 and the LPN to RN Transition class, along with clinicals. Any idea how many days a week this would be? I can't seem to get answers from faculty. Also, within those classes, what is involved? Is just reading and tests like the others or are there papers/projects/presentations involved? What are the instructors like? Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out!

qhilldogs · Mar 19, 2009

Hello,

I can tell you that clincal days are 2x per week and days will not be known until closer to fall. The classes will include papers and projects. you will have 1 or 2 days off per week if you only need the above classes. Each campus sets it's own class schedule. Hope this helps!

Ophelia99 · Mar 19, 2009

Hi again,

I had the same classes that you'll be taking...first semester class was one day per week and clinicals were one day per week...the first semester is pretty sweet...second semester classes are two days per week and clinicals as well (two days per week). During the second semester we had quite a few independent projects like, papers, a case study, logs (a personal eval tool used for clinicals)...it's more than do-able though, it seems a little daunting when reading the schedule, but it really isn't bad...I've worked full time both years. Keep the faith, it's worth the work!! I'm very happy I did this...and VTC has an excellent program!

dalgal, ASN, RN · Mar 20, 2009

Hi there...do you know if the PN program has the same set up? I'm just starting this fall but have all my prereqs out of the way...any info would be appreciated...I've been accepted into the Newport site...

smilinbReN · Apr 20, 2009

tqbotu - I attended vermont tech this past year and just graduated in June of 07. The LPN course is 10 1/2 months. 3 semesters and the RN program is 2 semesters. So far everyone that has taken the exam has passed. They have a 100% pass rate. If you have any further questions please ask me. Good Luck.

I just got accepted into the Middlebury campus. I have an opportunity to change my work schedule in the next couple of days but won't shortly as they will be hiring someone to take the open position. Do you have some idea what the hours are? I currently would be able to work Fri., Sat., and Sun. night shift 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. I like working nights. I realize the Sunday night might cause a problem due to Monday classes but will deal with that when it happens. I will be driving 45 mins. to school so need an idea of what I'm in for.

Thanks! B

qhilldogs · Apr 20, 2009

Hello,

Congrats on your acceptance :yeah:

I am sorry I can not help you with the schedule on that campus. you can try contacting the campus and ask them if they have a tentive schedule for next fall yet. I can tell you there is fall orientation on the randolph campus Fri Aug 21 2009 all day.

Michelle

smilinbReN · Apr 20, 2009

Thanks for the congrats. I did ask and they said I will have to wait until orientation. I can't imagine the schedules change all that much. Just tell me what your schedule was so I can get some idea. I know they vary a little but just need some working idea.

Thanks!

Bren