Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program LPN Program in Lockport, NY

The Orleans Niagara BOCES Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. Students can expect to learn about fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, and mental health nursing. A significant portion of the program is devoted to clinical rotations in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities, allowing students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. The curriculum is specifically tailored to prepare students to pass the NCLEX-PN examination and obtain licensure as an LPN in New York State. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of healthcare settings, where they will work under the direction of registered nurses and physicians to provide essential patient care. The program duration is typically around one year.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Orleans Niagara 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.