Practical Nurse Program

The 2021- 2022 admission process information sessions will be conducted online and are required. The slideshow can be viewed at the candidate’s convenience.  Prospective students must access and view the Program Information Session Slideshow as well as the Financial Aid Information Slideshow.

• The PN admissions application process will begin January 5^th and has a deadline of April 9th, 2021 to be considered for enrollment in the September 2021 class.
• ALL candidates must complete all steps of the admission process by the April 9th deadline.
• Applicants will be notified of the acceptance decision by the team leader or designee.

Steps to the path of Practical Nurse:

Step 1:

View the  Program Information Session Slideshow and the Financial Aid Information Session Slideshow.

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Step 2: 

Complete the Google Form questions to verify you viewed both slideshows.

• The Google form questionnaire must be completed as a mandatory part of the admission process. The questions include information from both slideshows. If there are any questions, the contact information for the program and financial aid are listed in the slideshows.

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Step 3: 

Study for the TEAS, which is the entrance exam.

• Studying for the TEAS exam is strongly recommended.
• ATI has study resources and practice tests available for purchase by the individual candidate (at their own expense) through ATI TEAS® which can be accessed through the ATI Testing website.  
• There is a cost for the TEAS exam that is paid directly to ATI, the test vendor. Cost of the test is the responsibility of the candidate.

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Step 4:

Schedule and complete the ATI TEAS Entrance Exam which can be accessed through the ATI Testing website. This exam is done remotely and is proctored by ATI. The non-refundable fee for the TEAS is paid to ATI, by credit or debit at the time of registration.

1. The candidate must inform ATI to send their official TEAS score to Orange-Ulster BOCES Practical Nurse Program. Only official scores from ATI will be accepted.
2. To be eligible for acceptance you must attain qualifying TEAS scores:

• Overall minimum score of Basic or Proficient with a 65% in reading the candidate has their choice of program available (rubric score also applies).
• Overall minimum score of Basic with a 60% in reading the candidate can apply for the part-time program.
• An overall score of Developing is not a passing score.
• The exam is valid for one year from the date the test is taken and passed.

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Step 5:

Once #1, 2 & 4 are completed the student may complete an entrance application, entrance essay, and obtain two professional references (forms provided are used for rubric scores).

1. Complete the Application Form.
2. Download and submit the HIPAA and Confidentiality Form.  Completed forms are to be scanned and submitted via email to Lisa McQuade. Pictures of the forms will not be accepted.
3. Download the Professional Reference Form to be used for your professional references. References are to be submitted to the OU BOCES Practical Nurse Program by mail:

OU BOCES PN Program
Regional  Education Center at Arden Hill
4 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY  10924
Attention: Mrs. McQuade, Account Clerk

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Step 6:

After #1, 2, 4 & 5 are completed, the candidate will be scheduled for an interview. The interview may be remote or in person.

A $250 non-refundable application fee is required when scheduled for the interview.

• Admission to the full-time program is a competitive process. A rubric will be used to determine placement in the program. Completion of the requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
•  Applicants not accepted must reapply to be considered for admission the following year.

• 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
• $250 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.
   

Classes follow a traditional school calendar, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8a-3p. Clinical hours and days may vary.

Full-time tuition: approximately $15,000 
Part-time tuition: approximately $7,500

Approximate cost of books, uniforms & fees: refer to Financial Aid PowerPoint
Information about the required text books for the PN program are provided in the admission package.

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

2017-2018 Full-Time Completion Rate:

Enrolled: 41
Graduated within normal time: 38

2017-2018 Part-time Completion Rate:

Enrolled: 27                            
Graduated within normal time: 19

Job Placement*:
2019 Graduates:  56        

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

Job Placement*:
2018 Graduates:  64       

Related Employment: 51
Unrelated Employment: 5
Continued Education: 2
Military: 0
Not seeking employment: 0
Unemployed or Unknown:  6

Job Placement*:
2017 Graduates:  49       

Related Employment: 39
Unrelated Employment: 2
Continued Education:  3
Military: 0
Not seeking employment: 2
Unemployed or Unknown: 3

*Data is collected within 6 months of graduation.

Median Loan Debt:

Title IV Loan Debt:
2018-2019   $11,880
Private Education Loan Debt:  N/A*
Institutional Finance Plan:  N/A**

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

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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.
 

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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.

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

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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Orange-Ulster BOCES has received $48,679 from the Department of Education pursuant to the Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. All of these funds will be used for eligible students that have been impacted by the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.

Eligibility

Students who have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for 2019-2020 and have met all eligibility requirements for federal (Title IV) financial aid may be eligible if they have incurred allowable expenses. Allowable expenses are defined as additional costs incurred for items such as food, course materials, technology, health care and child care.

Orange-Ulster BOCES will be offering a $772 base grant to students that qualify. Students who had expenses that exceeded their base grant may be considered for additional funding. Requests will be prioritized based on financial need and available funding. If the additional amount is approved, funds will be disbursed.

Students will be required to submit a CARES Act Financial Aid Grant form in order to be considered for the grant.

Acknowledgement of CARES Act

Orange-Ulster BOCES acknowledges an authorized representative of the institution has signed and returned to the US Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities) Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

Orange-Ulster BOCES has determined that 63 students at the institution are eligible to participate in Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

As of January 6, 2021, Orange-Ulster BOCES has disbursed $29,336 to 38 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. Additional funds will be distributed as request forms are submitted and reviewed.

View/Download the CARES ACT Emergency Grant PDF

View/Download the CARES Act Emergency Grant quarterly report for the period ending December 31, 2020.