Vermont State University receiving $6.3M to expand nursing programs
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The region is in critical need of more health care workers.
Vermont State University is receiving a new grant in the millions to expand its nursing programs.
The state college system is receiving $6.3 million.
Over the next five years, their student enrollment capacity will be increasing more than 250 seats, by expanding the current facilities state-wide.
Lyndon's campus will benefit from the construction of a new clinical nursing education center.
Development plans are also in the works for their Castleton, Johnson, Rutland, and Williston locations.