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Main Operator 315.433.2600
District Superintendent 315.433.2602
Adult Education 315.453.4455
Business Office 315.433.2614
CNYRIC 315.433.8300
Instructional Support       315.433.2627
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Tuition: $13,300* (additional fees for lab supplies & clinical uniforms)
Median loan debt incurred by students: $8,214
Graduation Rate: 79%
Job Placement Rate: 93%
3-year NCLEX-PN pass rate average: 75.8%
Attrition rate for 2016-18: 76%
Program Length: 1290 clock hours (Class 762, lab 128, clinical 400)
  • Day programs - 11 months
  • Evening programs - 13 months
Program Availability: Day and evening classes available
  • Day class is 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., clinical 630 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Evening class/clinical 4 - 11 p.m.
Additional Requirements: Physical, immunizations, BLS CPR, and application are required before starting the program.
Location: Main Campus, Liverpool NY
SOC Codes: 29-2061 U.S. Dept. of Labor www.bls.gov/SOC
HEGIS Code: 5209.20
*Tuition subject to change. Additional fee required for books, supplies, uniform, licensing application & exam.
Due to the constantly changing nature of the LPN field of study, it is possible there may be outdated information in our publications.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This is your opportunity to join one of most in-demand health occupations in the country. As a Practical Nursing (PN) student, you will be challenged with a rigorous program of study that will prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The Nursing faculty will cultivate an environment in which your success can be measured, validated and reproduced. With the foundations of knowledge and skills, you will become a well-qualified and safe practitioner. A review of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is included at the end of the program.



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FOR MORE INFORMATION
A new career is closer than you think! It all starts by attending an informational Open House, offered every Thursday at 1 p.m. in Liverpool.

If you are unable to attend an Open House or would like more information about our LPN program, call our Liverpool office at (315) 453-4400.

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

COORDINATOR

Emeline McShane, BS, RN, is the Health Occupations Coordinator at OCM BOCES. She holds an A.A.S. in nursing from the Crouse Hospital School of Nursing and a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from SUNY Cortland. She has also completed the RN-to-MS Certificate program at LeMoyne College.

LEAD INSTRUCTORS

CAROL VIGLIOTTI, MS, BSN, RN, obtained a B.S. in nursing from Keuka College and an M.S. in health services administration from The New School. She completed her vocational teacher education at SUNY Oswego. She also holds a NYS Permanent Teaching Certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing and Business.

 

Michele Caliva, MA, RN, completed her masters training at the Naval Post Graduate School. She also works in the Central New York community, speaking on behalf of the Upstate New York Poison Center.

Click here for a full listing of the OCM BOCES nursing staff and credentials.
 
CONTACT:


 
  
OCM BOCES - Main Campus
110 Elwood Davis Road
Liverpool, NY 13088
P:  (315) 453-4455
or 1-800-444-4406


 

In 1873, the Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing in New York City was the first U.S. nursing school that followed the principles established by Florence Nightingale.
 
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