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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."

 

Practical Nursing ProgramThe 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.