Practical Nurse Program

The enrollment period for the September 2021 program has now closed. The enrollment information for the September 2022 program will be posted in the fall.

• 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 or 2020-2021 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 (2019-2020) and 21 students (2020-2021), 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 June 30, 2021, Orange-Ulster BOCES has disbursed $58,607.82 to 71 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

View/Download the CARES ACT Emergency Grant PDF

View/Download the CARES Act Emergency Grant quarterly report for the period ending JUNE 30, 2021.