Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program LVN Program in Auburn, NY

The Cayuga Onondaga BOCES Practical Nursing Program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become successful Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This comprehensive program likely combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice in a simulation setting, and supervised clinical experiences in various healthcare facilities throughout Cayuga and Onondaga counties. Students learn essential nursing concepts such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, and mental health. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and assist with procedures under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.

The typical duration of the program is around one year, allowing students to complete their training in a focused and intensive manner. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination to become licensed as Practical Nurses. Career opportunities for LPNs are diverse, ranging from hospitals and nursing homes to clinics, physician’s offices, and home healthcare agencies. Graduates can expect to find fulfilling and rewarding careers as valued members of the healthcare team. The program likely emphasizes patient safety, ethical practice, and lifelong learning to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the nursing profession. Please check the official BOCES website for the most up-to-date and specific program details.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.