Practical Nursing Program
New
York State Department of Education
"The practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilties within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the Commissioner's regulations."
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. Classroom instruction takes place at the Middletown Learning Center, 130 Dolson Ave. Middletown, NY.
Successful course completion is required to be eligible to sit for the Practical Nursing State Board exam. Admissions to the PN programs are competitive.
Course dates and time listed below.
Program entrance requirements:
High-school graduate or GED
Attend PN Information
Session
Successful completion of the TABE test
Successful completion of the TEAS
Attendance at a financial aid seminar
$250 non-refundable registration fee (MasterCard, Visa or money order)
Interview with Team Leader
Submit a completed physical exam
Provide a current immunization record
2 references (1 personal, 1 professional)
Valid CPR card (Healthcare Provider: Adult/Infant/Child)
Admission testing offered September - June. Classes
begin in September.
Tuition: Full-Time: $10,350
Part-Time Level I: $5,175
Approximate cost of books, uniforms & fees: $900.00
Financial Aid Seminars
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Middletown, 130 Dolson Avenue
February 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
April 6, 2010
May 4, 2010
June 1, 2010
Practical Nursing Information Sessions
Fridays in Middletown, 130
Dolson Ave
Call 845-781-6715 ext. 3 for more information
| January 15, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. |
| January 29, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. |
| February 19, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. |
| March 5, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. |
| March 19, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. |
| April 9, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. |
| April 23, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. |
| May 7, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. |
| May 21, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. |
| June 4, 2010 | 11:00 a.m. |