Practical Nursing

The Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Program for Practical Nursing will be offering one the last TEAS® Session on December 3, 2024 at 3pm as part of the Spring 2025 enrollment process at the Watertown campus. This will be an Express Admissions Process, which means all required documents listed as item 4 of the Practical Nursing Program 2024-2025 Admission Process are due December 3, 2024. Please refer to the admissions process document for specifications of each. The documents include:

  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalent, copy or respective transcript copy

  • Official High School Diploma or High School Equivalent Transcript (unopened) 

  • College transcript, if applicable, unofficial copy only

  • Resume

  • Three signed letters of reference

  • Autobiography

 Once you register for the TEAS® Session you should begin compiling the required documents and bring with you to the TEAS® Session. Time is short, do not wait to begin this process.   

To register for the TEAS® Session go to atitesting.com

Practical Nursing Program 2024-2025 Admission Process

Enter a profession that is rooted to the Hippocratic Oath for doctors and the Florence Nightingale Pledge for nursing. Engage in the sacred union between caregiver and patient. New York State is considered one of the states with high employment rates, high concentration of jobs and high wages for practical nurses. The industry includes nursing care facilities, general medical and surgical hospitals, long-term care and assisted living communities, and much more.

The Practical Nursing Program reduces the time commitment and financial obligations of a college program. This 10-month program results in NYS certification that is transferable to most states and offers access to financial assistance. Classes run from September through June at the Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown, NY (no classes July and August).

Take Advantage of Special Financial Aid Offers

Call 315-779-7230

Mrs. Davis, Health Careers Coordinator

Please Note: If you have ever been convicted of a crime or are currently under charges for any crime, including DWI, this may jeopardize your ability to be licensed in New York State. Direct your questions to the New York State Office of the Professions with specific concerns.

Program Length

Level 1I (595 clock hours)

Level II (595 Clock Hours)

Total (1190 Clock Hours

Tuition

$11,441

$11,441

$22,882

Textbooks

Included

Included

$0

Materials & Supplies (not covered in tuition)

$200.00

$0

$200.00

Total Cost

$11,641

$11,441

$23,082

Fall

Winter/Spring

Start Date:

September 30, 2024

February 3, 2025

End Date:

January 31, 2025

June 27, 2025

Location:

Jefferson Community College

Jefferson Community College

Days:

Monday-Friday

Monday-Friday

Times:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Instructors:

Heidi Michelson, Gretchen Bragger, Jennifer Mahnken, Krista Mayle

Heidi Michelson, Gretchen Bragger, Jennifer Mahnken, Krista Mayle

The Program for Practical Nursing at the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is accredited by the New York State Education Department. Graduates are eligible to register for the New York State Licensing Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

Take Advantage of Special Financial Aid Offers

Call 315-779-7230

Mrs. Davis, Health Careers Coordinator

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LINKS

HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF) QUARTERLY REPORTS