DUTCHESS BOCES - SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING

Students who have successfully completed pre-nursing academics and want to pursue a career as a registered nurse can take the practical nursing courses at the Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dutchess BOCES offers advanced education incentives to students who complete its two licensed practical nursing programs. If you plan on pursuing a career as a registered nurse, you can receive credit towards an associate’s degree for your BOCES accomplishments at the... se schools: * Helen Fund School of Nursing * Elizabeth Seton-Iona College * Delhi Agricultural and Technical College * Dutchess Community College The advantage of continuing your education to become a registered nurse is that, if you have already earned licensure as a practical nurse, many schools offer flexible training programs that can be completed in as little as a year’s time. The two-tier Practical Nursing program features instruction in supporting and rehabilitating patients through a variety of functions. You will gain hands-on experience as you work throughout many of the Poughkeepsie community’s hospitals, nursing homes and patient clinics. To be considered eligible for the program, you must have completed prerequisite work in Pre-Nursing with a solid foundational education in biology, math and chemistry. For more information on additional admissions requirements, you can contact Dutchess BOCES. Students who are accepted in the licensed practical nursing program will be considered for financial aid.More