Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Poughkeepsie, NY
5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-6599
845-486-8001

The Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program in Poughkeepsie, New York is a two-year program that prepares students for a career in nursing. The program is accredited by the New York State Board of Nursing and is approved by the National League for Nursing. The program is offered at the Dutchess BOCES campus in Poughkeepsie, New York.

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed practical nurse. The program curriculum includes coursework in anatomy and physiology, nursing theory and practice, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing, and psychiatric nursing. Clinical experiences are an integral part of the program and are provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health agencies.

graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon passing the NCLEX-PN, graduates are then licensed to practice as a practical nurse in the state of New York.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 81

Acceptance Rate: 80.00%

Type: Public, less-than 2-year

Main Website: https://www.dcboces.org/cti/lpn

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