Western Suffolk BOCES LPN Program in Northport, NY

The LPN program at Western Suffolk BOCES provides a comprehensive and accelerated pathway to a fulfilling career in nursing. Typically completed in approximately one year (though schedules can vary), the program combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and real-world clinical experiences to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. Students will learn fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and specialized areas like maternal-newborn, pediatric, and geriatric care. A key component of the program is the clinical rotations at various healthcare facilities in Suffolk County, allowing students to apply their knowledge and gain practical experience under the supervision of experienced nurses. Western Suffolk BOCES likely boasts state-of-the-art simulation labs to further enhance clinical skills. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. Pass the exam, and a whole new and important career field opens up for you. Career opportunities for LPNs include positions in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physician’s offices, and home healthcare agencies.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Western Suffolk BOCES 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.