Practical Nursing

Successful graduates of the Practical Nursing Program at Western Suffolk BOCES work in health care facilities across the metropolitan New York area under the direction of nurses, doctors or other authorized health care providers. Becoming a Practical Nurse can also be a springboard to other careers in health care. Those who successfully complete the New York State-approved Practical Nursing program at BOCES meet the qualifications for admission to the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).

The program, located at the Western Suffolk BOCES Northport campus, helps prepare adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the health needs of our ever-changing society. The low ratio of students to faculty allows many opportunities for individualized instruction.

Western Suffolk BOCES is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

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Program Outcomes

NCLEX Passage Rate  for Quarter 4 2024: 92.3%
Completion Rate: 94%
Job Placement Rate: 71%

 

 

 

Why choose the BOCES Practical Nursing Program?

  • Approved by the New York State Education Department
  • One of the largest Practical Nursing programs in NYS with more than 50 years of experience
  • Successful graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing.
  • Financial Aid and tuition payment plans available to those who qualify. Financial Aid counselor available.
  • Be eligible for licensure as an LPN in as little as 13 months.
  • Experienced faculty with diversified educational and clinical backgrounds
  • Educational resources include nursing skills lab, computer lab, library and audiovisual aids
  • Student assistance and counseling at our Career Center
  • Advanced placement available in the BOCES Surgical Technology Program within one year of graduation.
  • Opportunities to pursue higher education through affiliation with Registered Nursing programs at local colleges
  • Job placement services available

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