Enrollment for the Spring 2025 Adult Practical Nursing program is now closed. Enrollment for Fall 2025 will begin in February. Information for that enrollment will be posted here, including upcoming TEAS dates.
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 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).
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 I (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 | 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 Michaelson, Gretchen Bragger, Jennifer Mahnken, Krista Mayle | Heidi Michaelson, Gretchen Bragger, Jennifer Mahnken, Krista Mayle |
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LINKS
HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF) QUARTERLY REPORTS
HEERF/FIPSE Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Public Posting 07-05-23