Practical Nurse Program

PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM

Full-Time: September-June. The schedule is full-time, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m – 3 p.m. with two clinical day sessions per week.

 Part-Time: September-June for 20 months (two academic years). Classes are four days per week with one full day, 8 a.m – 3 p.m. and three half days (8-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m.) The full day will turn into the part-time program's clinical day.

The clinical calendar is subject to change. This course is taught on-campus. 

LICENSURE PREPARATION

The PN 10-month course prepares students for the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for the Professions) in New York State.

ACCREDITATION: HEGIS CODE: 5209-20  CIP CODE: 51.3901

The Practical Nurse Program is accredited by the NYS Education Department’s Office of the Professions.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Federal Student Aid is available. This program is approved for agency-funded financial assistance from the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs, ACCES-VR, 1199 SEIU, CSEA, and HESC.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age and a high school graduate. Transfer of college credits and college entrance scores are not accepted. College education from prior programs of study is not transferable.

All applicants (including re-admissions) are required to:

• Attend an information session
• Pass the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
• Participate in an interview
• Pay fees and tuition

If you have criminal charges the state licensing board may not allow you to receive a license. Learn more at https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/licensed-practical-nurses/license-requirements.

All applicants must pass the ATI TEAS exam. The test can be scheduled no more than three weeks in advance. 

How to Register for a Proctored Remote Exam through ATI: 

1. Visit https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register. A popup will ask why you're on the site. Select "I am preparing for or taking the TEAS."
2. You'll be redirected. Click "Create an Account" in the upper right. Select Orange-Ulster BOCES for your institution when creating your account.
3. Once you've created and signed into your account, select "Online Store" in the upper right.
4. You'll be redirected to a new page with a menu on the left. Under "Register for..." select “TEAS at ATI."
5. Select program type: "ATI Remote Proctor- Nursing." 
6. There are typically several pages of dates. 
7. Click "Learn More" to see the details for the remote testing site and the technology required to take the test from home.
8. Click "Register" to select a date and time.
9. The non-refundable $115 fee for the TEAS is paid to ATI, by credit or debit, at the time of registration.

Prospective students may decide to take their exam remotely, at home or at the Newburgh Learning Center computer lab, which provides the technology needed and a quiet environment.
If you register online and want to take the exam at the Newburgh Learning Center, call the Program Office at 845-781-6715, Ext. 10800 to schedule.  

EXAM DAY

Arrive and/or log in by 8:45 a.m.  Registered applicants must provide a copy of payment receipt and photo ID. Carefully read the email instructions to prepare for the entrance exam. 

The ATI TEAS is a timed exam that consists of four sections: Reading Comprehension, Science, English and Math. An online calculator is available. Calculators, cell phone, tablets, and Chromebooks are not permitted. A laptop or desktop computer with a web camera and internet service are required for remote ATI exams.

Applicants must pass the exam on their test date. An overall score of BASIC must be achieved. Additionally, the minimum Reading Comprehension score is 65 percent for those applying for the full-time program and 60 percent for the part-time program.

If the applicant does not meet the required scores they are encouraged to remediate through adult education literacy classes or another source (such as ATI) and retest. Applicants can take the exam twice for the program year in which they are applying, and retests must be at least 30 days apart. ATI TEAS exam scores expire one year after the exam date.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM

• ATI offers a review book for purchase. 
• TEAS SmartPrep is a self-guided, online tutorial resource
• Get a GED review book and practice the math and reading sections
• Free TEAS Prep apps are available
• Google search "ATI TEAS exam prep materials" to find resources
• For math practice visit https://www.purplemath.com/

Upon receiving your passing exam results, complete the application form and pay the $100 non-refundable application fee.

 Email PN@ouboces.org with any questions.

After passing the entrance exam, applicants must participate in an 30-40 minute interview with the program coordinator. The interview can be in-person or virtual. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

The following documents must be submitted, either in a PDF format  through the U.S. mail (photos of documents are not allowed):

• A completed program application (view/download Practical Nurse Program application)
• A copy of the applicant's ID (driver license preferred)
• A copy of the applicant's social security card (required for NCLEX exam)
• Two professional references (view/download references form)
• Proof of high school education. Submit one of the following:
  Official high school transcript (envelope must be sealed)
  Official GED/TASC certificate with transcript
  Official college transcript showing graduation date and degree
  Foreign high school or college credential that has been translated and evaluated for meeting NYS high school graduation standards. 

Interview dates are subject to change and applicants will receive notification by email or phone. An applicant may change their interview date once with 24 hour advance notice. E-mail appointment changes to PN@ouboces.org.

Upon acceptance, a $900 non-refundable registration deposit is due.

Successful applicants will receive an Acceptance Letter through email according to the scheduled dates of distribution. Applicants must carefully follow instructions and meet the deadline dates for admissions. Failure to meet these requirements may result in removing the applicant from the class roster. 

The admission letter will have detailed instructions to do the following:

• Print and sign the letter in its entirety and email to PN@oubcoes.org or US mail to:

OUB Practical Nurse Program
Attn: Lisa McQuade, Account Clerk
3 Washington Center
Newburgh, NY  12550

• Complete a physical or submit a current physical that states the applicant can participate in the program without restrictions. (View/download the physical form).
• Return the medical form, signed by a physician. Be sure the office stamps the physical form for verification.
• Pay the program fees on time.
• The school forms will be attached to the acceptance letter. Additional copies are available at the Practical Nurse office. 

EARLY ADMISSIONS

If you have been accepted into the practical nurse program during the period of March through June, you are expected to complete your paperwork by July 1. Failure to meet the deadline may put your application on hold and place you on a waiting list for the next available seat. Applications are not carried over to the following year. 

• Non-refundable application fee: $100
• Registration deposit (non-refundable; deducted from tuition): $900

The following costs are estimates and paid directly to the vendor:

• Physical: Copayment or physician fee
• Uniform and supplies: $515

Applicants must secure financial aid or pay in full by the date indicated on the acceptance letter. Payments must be made by bank check, money order or credit card. No cash or personal checks are accepted. OUB does not offer a payment plan.

FINANCIAL AID

Eligible applicants may apply for Federal Student Aid, 1199 Service Employees International Union (SEIU), CSEA, ACCES-VR or the U.S. Veteran Affairs for tuition assistance. 

OU BOCES school code: 014888

Eligibility requirements:

• Have a high school transcript or state-approved high school equivalency credential or an evaluated foreign diploma stating secondary education is equivalent to U.S. high school education
• Must be U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Enrolled in the Practical Nurse program
• Registered with Selective Services (males students only)
• Have no defaulted federal student loans
• Only undergraduates are eligible for Pell Grants

Gainful Employment Disclosures | Full-Time

• This full-time program is designed to be completed in 10 months.
• This program will cost $16,127 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
• 60 percent of program graduates found related employment within 180 days of completing the program.  
• OUB school code: 014888

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

For information about Financial Aid, contact Renee Mulligan at 845-291-0300, Ext. 10335 or renee.mulligan@ouboces.org

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

PRIVATE LENDER

• Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option

Student must complete a self-certification form for private education loans required under Section 128(e)(3) of the Truth in Lending Act with the Financial Aid Office.

SCHOLARSHIPS | GRANTS | EDUCATIONAL AID

• 1199 New York City SEIU Education Benefits
• 1199 Upstate New York SEIU Education Benefits
• ACCES-VR NYSED
• All Nursing Schools
• Fastweb
• Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
• Nurses For Our Future Scholarship (for NY)
• NYS CSEA and Partnerships Tuition Benefits
• NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (NESC)
• Veterans Education and Training Benefits

Refunds

Refund Policy for students who withdraw on or before the first day of class:

If fees are collected in advance of the start date of class and the student decides to drop this program before the first day of class, OUB will return what has been paid minus the non-refundable deposit and application fee. A student’s early withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the Practical Nurse Program office no later than the first day of class.

Tuition refunds, when due, will be made upon written request from the student. Administrative fees are not refundable. 

The Federal Student Aid Title IV Refund Policy and Procedures will be followed as mandated by Federal Law. Contact the Program Office at 845-781-6715, Ext. 10800 for further details of the refund policy of Federal Student Aid and R2T4 calculation. 

A student who withdraws or is dismissed at any time during or after the first scheduled class meeting shall be entitled to a refund as provided below: 

• Within the first week of the program: Full refund of all tuition paid, minus the non-refundable application fee and deposit. 
• During the second week: 70 percent refund of tuition, minus the non-refundable application fee and deposit
• After the second week of the program, no refund will be made. Student is responsible for all remaining tuition and fees

Refunds for Cancellation by OUB

If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the start date of the Practical Nurse Program and OUB cancels the class, 100 percent of the tuition and fees will be refunded within 45 days of the planned start date.

PELL GRANTs | FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS

Here is a step-by-step guide the the financial aid process.

1. Gather Documents to Complete FAFSA

You will need the following documents to complete your financial aid application:

• Your Social Security Number
• Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
• Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
• Bank statements and records of investments
• Records of untaxed income

2. Create a FSA ID

Visit the FSA website's Account Page to create FSA ID and password. Retain this information for future reference.

3. Complete a Financial Aid Application:

• Fill out a FAFSA application on the FAFSA website or download myStudentAid Mobile App
• First-time applying, click “Start Here”
• Returning applicants with FSA ID, click “Log in”
• Read and follow instructions carefully
• Enter school code 014888 for Orange-Ulster BOCES
• Enter income tax information. You can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer tax return data

IMPORTANT to know

• Parents must create their own FSA ID and password to enter their income information and sign their student’s application.
• Parents are required to enter their tax information if the student is considered as a dependent applicant.
• Proof of parent’s or student’s spouse’s income may be required for verification.
• A parent must sign the FAFSA application.

Helpful Resources

• FAFSA info
• FSA MyStudentAid Mobile App: available at Apple and Android stores
• Students may access any previous student loans from National Student Loan Data System

4. Meet the Filing Deadlines

Complete this process by the deadline date otherwise your PN application will be placed on a waiting list.

5. Verification

If you are selected for verification, complete the verification worksheet included with your financial aid award letter and submit a copy of your tax return transcript. For a free copy of your transcript visit IRS Tax Return Transcript or call 800-908-9946.

6. Entrance Counseling Session

Be prepared to complete an online entrance counseling session with  your FSA ID and password for Federal Direct Student Loans. This will include signing a Master Promissory Note if you wish to borrow federal loans. 

Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid

• Must have a high school transcript or state-approved high school equivalency credential
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Enrolled in the practical nurse program
• Registered with Selective Services (for male students only)
• Have no defaulted federal education loans
• Only undergraduates are eligible for Pell Grants

Orientation takes place on the first day of classes. 

• Financial Aid: Financial aid procedures must be finalized before attending classes.
• Fees: Outstanding fees must be paid no later than the first day of class.
• Textbooks: The textbook list is distributed with the summer mailings or acceptance letter.