The Student Nurse LNA Extern Program is open to UVM nursing students who have completed their Sophomore year . Through a mentoring relationship with Licensed Nurse Assistants , Student Nurse LNA Externs are able to provide direct patient care under the LNA scope of practice . Externs will also receive observational learning experiences by working one-on-one with their LNA mentor/preceptor to a variety of different patient populations . The 202 5 program starts May 12 and ends the first week of August.
Student Nurse LNA Extern s are per diem /temporary employees, which can allow for some scheduling flexibility; however, it is required that participants be available for the duration of the program and for the designated weekly hours , which will likely amount to full time (36 hours). Hours will be based on unit , and nights and weekends may be required .
Student Nurse LNA Externs will complete the Nurse Assistant Trainee Course in the first three weeks of the program, which will include daytime classes and clinical time . Throughout the entire program, Externs will also be required to attend several mandatory in-person education events , such as the state LNA licensing exam and other professional development opportunities.
I nterviews will be scheduled in April . Selected participants will be assigned a host unit prior to beginning the program .
