Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 217390
- Phone: (518) 862-4800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
52.94%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,914Average 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
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Ulster County BOCES – School of Practical Nursing
900 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Albany, NY
A dynamic training ground that aims to advance its students in career demand occupations of health, business and industry, Ulster County BOCES is the top choice for you to pursue your goals.
BOCES, or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, operate as local school extensions to help meet the educational and financial goals of the Ulster County. It opens the community to effective, innovative and exciting education. It also aims to develop their students to achieve high standards of performance with emphasis on economic efficiencies.
And if you have chosen to take the path in becoming a nurse, consider the Ulster BOCES School of Practical Nursing. You will receive a national accredited training and a hands-on, work-oriented education. The Practical nursing program is composed of 1200 hours of classroom and clinical instruction. Choose from its full time day, full time evening and part day program schedules. The school will also prepare you to take the National Council Licensure Exam.
With a passing rate of 85% in New York State Licensing Board Exam, its graduates are employed immediately and/or confident to pursue RN Associate or BSN degrees.
To be a candidate for the program, you must have a high school diploma, GED or WES equivalency. File a complete application form, take the entrance exam, and comply the other requirements and fees.
When accepted, you will be required to attend a 5-day Medical Terminology class and an orientation to the program. You will also be eligible for VA educational benefits.
Here at Ulster BOCES School of Practical Nursing, they are committed to give the edge to aspiring health professionals like you with excellent and competitively priced education!
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $21,900. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $250 application fee for those applying to a program. 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 | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 80% | $4,827 |
Receiving Student Loans | 100% | $7,900 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Ulster County BOCES – School of Practical Nursing may offer student services like those listed below:
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
- * Accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) (since 1962)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Ulster County BOCES – School of Practical Nursing by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Health and Clinical Professions
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Ulster County BOCES – School of Practical Nursing.
- Dutchess BOCES - School of Practical Nursing in Ludlow, MA (13 miles away)
- Orange - Ulster BOCES - School of Practical Nursing in Olean, NY (41 miles away)
- Rockland County BOCES - Practical Nursing Program in Brentwood, NY (55 miles away)
- Capital Region BOCES - Adult Practical Nursing Program in Hudson Falls, NY (58 miles away)
- Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Sparkill, NY (59 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 217390
- Phone: (518) 862-4800
- School Homepage