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P R A C T I C A L

NURSING P R O G R A M

Bush Campus, ElmiraCoopers Campus, Painted Post

2018-’19 BROCHURE

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not dis-criminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnic group, dis-ability, sex, religion, religious practice, marital status, sexual orientation, or age, or under the Boy Scouts Act, in its programs, activities, ad-mission of students, or employment. 

Inquiries concerning the application of regula-tions prohibiting discrimination may be referred to: BOCES’ Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Doug Johnson (djohnson@gstboces.org, 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY 14903, 607-739-3581 ext. 2273) or U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Phone: 646-428-3900, Fax: 646-428-3843; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: ocr.newyork@ed.gov.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Elmira - Pauline Bush Educational Center459 Philo Road, Building #8

Elmira, NY 14903

607-739-8170Toll Free 1-877-238-5833

gstboces.org/adulted

Practical Nursing is recognized today as an inte-gral part of the health care delivery system serving the patient’s needs. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

The GST BOCES Practical Nursing Program offers a 1200-hour educational program consisting of classroom and clinical instruction.

You will be taught to function appropriately within the curative, preventative and rehabilitative as-pects in different health care facilities throughout the area. Local hospitals and nursing homes serve as clinical settings.

Completion of this program of classroom instruc-tion and clinical experience will qualify you to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). This course is registered with the NYS Education Department.

TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS) You will be tested in reading, math, English and lan-guage usage. You will also be asked to write an essay. You MUST sign-up prior to testing.

PROCEDURE FOR TEST ENROLLMENTEntrance Exam—$65.00 fee (non-refundable)Sign up over phone with credit card or come to Bush campus Building #8 & pay cash or credit card. NO personal checks accepted.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Full Time: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Teas Test sign-up begins in January

@Coopers Campus, Painted PostClass runs August 2018 to July 2019(Clinical in Corning/Bath/Hornell/Elmira area)

@Bush Campus, ElmiraClass runs August 2018 to July 2019 (Clinical in Elmira/Corning area)

Tuition: 11 ½ months; $12,495BUSH & COOPERS: Classes start every August

Clinical hours and days may vary. Additional fees to cover physical, uniforms, testing, immunizations, stethoscope, etc. (Approx. $500)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

BECOME A PRACTICAL

NURSE.

COMPLETE ADULT STUDENT APPLICATION & FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) https://fafsa.gov School Code: 012407 Submit an official high school transcript or GED, and any college transcripts at your testing date. After you have tested and submitted all paperwork, it will be re-viewed and a decision on enrollment will be made. If accepted, you will be notified of your admission into the program by mail and sent an Enrollment Agree-ment. Your position in the program will be reserved upon return of signed Enrollment Agreement, $100 enrollment fee (non-refundable) and class availabil-ity. PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. If enrollment fills, you will be put on a wait list.

Once you have returned your Enrollment Agreement you will receive a financial aid package with instructions.

Federal Financial Aid (including the Pell Grant, Direct Federal Loans) is available to qualified students attend-ing on a half-time or greater basis. Other sources, such as TRA, WIA and Veteran's benefits, may be available to qualified applicants.

Please call 607-739-3581, ext 1527.

PROGRAM STATISTICS

FINANCIAL AID

StudentsAdmitted

Students Graduated

State Board Exam Pass Rates (NCLEX)

2014

103

70

96%

2015

94

87

93%

2016

106

62

100%

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