Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 217940
- Phone: (845) 332-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (631) 582-2389
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (631) 582-8683
ACCEPTANCE RATE
83.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
82%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,065Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Eastern Suffolk BOCES – School of Practical Nursing
727 Grant Avenue, Lake Katrine, NY
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) is one of many vocational training and career centers enabled by state legislation allowing local school boards to pool their resources to form a joint vocational training center.
The school offers a diploma program in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) at two facilities -- the Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport New York and the New York Institute of Technology, Kennedy Hall in Central Islip. There are nursing duties requiring a Registered Nurse (RN) but an LPN can administer mediation and treatment as well as work in restorative care and a variety of health-related teaching and counseling activities. Job opportunities range from hospitals and outpatient centers, to long-term care facilities and home care.
Upon completion of the program students earn a diploma from the Eastern Suffolk BOCES and are eligible to take the state licensing exam. The program offers flexibility in attendance, with an 11 month full time program; a 17 month part-time evening program; and a part-time day program for high school seniors.
To enroll candidates must pass a nurse entrance exam and the center offers a prep course for the exam. Financial aid is available through traditional Pell Grants and direct loans as well as through Title IV financial aid programs (grants, loans, and work study). Full time tuition for the 2012/2013 academic year was $13,375. For the 2011/2012 academic year, 96% of enrollees went on to earn their LPN state certification and 65% are currently employed. Of the total graduates, 65% are pursuing continuing education.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Eastern Suffolk BOCES – School of Practical Nursing accepts.
Student Enrollment
Eastern Suffolk BOCES – School of Practical Nursing has a total student population of about 270. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 39% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $14,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $100 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 82% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 55% | $4,673 |
Receiving Student Loans | 61% | $7,706 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Eastern Suffolk BOCES – School of Practical Nursing may provide services to students like:- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Eastern Suffolk BOCES – School of Practical Nursing.
- Veeb Nassau County School of Practical Nursing in Watertown, NY (31 miles away)
- Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing in Ramsey, NJ (53 miles away)
- Rockland County BOCES - Practical Nursing Program in Brentwood, NY (56 miles away)
- Dutchess BOCES - School of Practical Nursing in Ludlow, MA (80 miles away)
- Orange - Ulster BOCES - School of Practical Nursing in Olean, NY (82 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 217940
- Phone: (845) 332-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (631) 582-2389
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (631) 582-8683