Through a generous grant from the New York State Department of Health, our MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program is intended to produce MSN graduates through SUNY Empire State University.
This opportunity is contingent on grant funding from the NYSDOH. We have been notified we have received this award, but it has not been finalized. The program is not guaranteed until the grant has been finalized.
This program aims to significantly expand the pool of MSN-credentialed nurse educators, enabling them to provide clinical education for students entering or advancing in the nursing field.
Attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about the MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program and the application process.
Information Sessions are held virtually. Upon submission of this form, you will receive a Microsoft Teams invite within 1-2 business days
Registration for information sessions has now closed. If you’ve attended an informational session and meet the criteria to apply, please complete the formal application below.
Offered in partnership with SUNY Empire State University, the MSN Nursing Education Pathway Program offers a comprehensive online curriculum while participants continue their employment within their current hospital.
UVM Health has received generous funding from the New York State Department of Health to cover tuition, fees, and textbooks for the MSN Education Pathway Program.
Upon completing the 36-credit MSN program at SUNY Empire, graduates will possess the necessary education to service as leaders in nursing education and teach as adjunct faculty.
Visit the website of Online Master’s in Nursing Education | SUNY Empire State University (link opens in a new window) to learn more about their MSN program.
Participants will be required to sign a retention agreement. Tuition costs will be covered by grant funding throughout the duration of the program.
MSN Nurse Education Pathway Program applications will only be accepted during the defined application period. You must apply from a UVM Health account.
Please have ready the following items to upload with your application:
*Please note that the Leader Approval Form must be accessed from a UVM Health account.
Program participants selected will begin their studies in January 2027.
While enrolled in the program, participants will maintain their part or full-time employment status at their current facility.
Being an employee of UVM Health New York is a requirement for application and enrollment. To be eligible for the program you’ll need to be hired as a full or part-time employee in any New York UVM Health partner.
Call 800-722-9922 and choose option 3 to talk with one of our talent acquisition partners about job opportunities.
Amounts paid under this Program have tax implications. Amounts that are paid to you, or your educational institution towards tuition, academic fees, books, supplies, or other related expenses, constitute payments that will be treated as taxable income and subject to all applicable state and federal withholdings should they exceed the annual tax-free threshold for employer-provided educational assistance under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code.
These taxes will be withheld from your regular earnings, resulting in a reduction to your usual paycheck. To avoid unforeseen hardships, the reduction should be planned for, and if necessary, additional funding sources such as loans should be sought.
Please consult your personal tax advisor, as UVM Health cannot provide you with individualized tax advice.
Online Master’s in Nursing Education | SUNY Empire State University
This program was developed in response to a shortage of nursing faculty with appropriate education to train the next generation of nurses.
Recipients must be employees of a New York Partner Facility.
The SUNY Empire program is a virtual, asynchronous program designed to be flexible for working adults. Everyone learns at their own pace, and the balance between the educational program, independent study, work responsibilities, and personal life will vary widely among learners. Successfully managing these commitments will require a high degree of focus and organization.
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We ran a similar program in Vermont and are currently running a similar program in New York due to the success of the Vermont program.
If you are struggling academically, please reach out to SUNY Empire to discuss potential support or options. If you fail a class, you would need to retake the course at your own expense.
This program will support your continued learning while helping you build the teaching and leadership skills essential for nursing professional development. It will strengthen your expertise when you serve as clinical faculty and position you to contribute meaningfully to training the next generation of nurses.
Participants will meet with admissions advisors to review past courses and grades on their transcript to determine whether they meet the requirements for the program.
This program is a one-time, grant-funded opportunity. If you are not selected, we encourage you to check this website regularly for updates on future programs. If you are interested in pursuing your MSN independently, please reach out to your HR office to learn more about tuition reimbursement options that may be available to you.
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Please contact: Kelsey Reed, Workforce Development Clinical Program Manager at Kelsey.reed@uvmhealth.org (link opens in a new window)
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