Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program LPN Program in Watertown, NY

The Jefferson Lewis BOCES Practical Nursing Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This program typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. Students learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. The curriculum encompasses medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, and geriatrics, providing a well-rounded education. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on patient safety, ethical considerations, and effective communication. A significant portion of the program focuses on preparing students to successfully pass the NCLEX-PN examination, the licensure exam for practical nurses. Graduates are prepared to work under the direction of registered nurses and physicians, providing direct patient care and contributing to the healthcare team. The program also includes access to a state-of-the-art simulation lab to practice skills in a safe and controlled environment.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Jefferson Lewis 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.