Practical Nurse Program

Interested in earning $45,000/year? You can become a licensed Practical Nurse in as little as 10 months.

Registration for the classes beginning September 2022 is now closed.

About the program:

The Practical Nurse program can provide many opportunities for employment: hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices or home health agencies. The program adheres to NYS approved curriculum. The Orange-Ulster BOCES PN Program is approved for 1104 hours of instruction. Successful course completion is required to be eligible to sit for the Practical Nursing State Board exam. Admission to the PN program is competitive.

PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

High-school or college graduate or GED with official transcripts for choice of submission
View the Practical Nurse and Financial Aid Information Session Slideshows and complete the questions in the Google Form
Successful completion of the TEAS exam
$100 non-refundable application fee (MasterCard, Visa or money order only. Cash is not accepted)
Interview with Team Leader or designee
Submit a completed physical exam (prior to entry to class) may participate WITHOUT restrictions in the clinical lab and clinical portion of program.
Provide a current immunization record and/or titer demonstrating proof of immunity.
Provide verification of negative tuberculin screening(s) (annually): A chest X-ray or annual QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test may be performed to meet this requirement.
Two professional references (must use forms provided by OU BOCES)
Valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card (Adult, Infant & Children) BLS for HCP.

SCHEDULES

CURRENT TUITION 2021/2022

COMPLETION RATE INFORMATION

2019-2020 Full-Time Completion Rate:

Enrolled: 34
Graduated within normal time: 32

2019-2020 Part-time Completion Rate:

Enrolled: 22
Graduated within normal time: 21

2018-2019 Full-Time Completion Rate:

Enrolled: 41
Graduated within normal time: 40

2018-2019 Part-time Completion Rate:

Enrolled: 18
Graduated within normal time: 13

**Job Placement*:
2020 Graduates: 67**

Related Employment: 28
Unrelated Employment: 2
Continued Education: 1
Military: 0
Not seeking employment: 3
Unemployed or Unknown: 4

**Job Placement*:
2019 Graduates: 56**

Related Employment: 43
Unrelated Employment: 3
Continued Education: 3
Military: 0
Not seeking employment: 0
Unemployed or Unknown: 7

*Data is collected within 6 months of graduation.

Median Loan Debt:

Title IV Loan Debt: $11,880
Private Education Loan Debt: N/A*
Institutional Finance Plan: N/A**

*No students have taken private loans
**Not available at this institution

FINANCIAL AID/INFORMATION

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Gainful Employment Disclosures – Full-Time 2020

Program Name:

Orange-Ulster BOCES School of Practical Nursing, Undergraduate certificate in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

This full-time program is designed to be completed in 10 months.
This program will cost $15,157 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $11,880 of debt.
Program meets licensure requirements in the following states: New York
Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following states: New York
77% of program graduates found related employment within 180 days of completing the program.

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please visit the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Gainful Employment Disclosures – Part-Time 2020

Program Name:

Orange-Ulster BOCES School of Practical Nursing, Undergraduate certificate in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

This part-time program is designed to be completed in 20 months.
This program will cost $15,054 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $11,880 of debt.
Program meets licensure requirements in the following states: New York
Program qualifies students to sit for licensure exam in the following states: New York
81% of program graduates found related employment within 180 days of completing the program

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please visit please visit the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

For information about Financial Aid, contact Lisa Scott 781-4363 x10805 or lisa.scott@ouboces.org

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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Practical Nurse Program

Interested in earning $45,000/year? You can become a licensed Practical Nurse in as little as 10 months.

About the program:

PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

SCHEDULES

CURRENT TUITION 2021/2022

COMPLETION RATE INFORMATION

2019-2020 Full-Time Completion Rate:

2019-2020 Part-time Completion Rate:

2018-2019 Full-Time Completion Rate:

2018-2019 Part-time Completion Rate:

**Job Placement*:
2020 Graduates: 67**

**Job Placement*:
2019 Graduates: 56**

Median Loan Debt:

FINANCIAL AID/INFORMATION

Gainful Employment Disclosures – Full-Time 2020

Program Name:

Gainful Employment Disclosures – Part-Time 2020

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2020-2021 Practical Nurse Handbook