Anyone attend LPN program Erie 1 BOCES in Buffalo,NY area?

newnyclpn · Dec 11, 2011

Hopefully I can help,I actually attended the Erie 2 program at cassadaga,it is all the same, as far as BOXES . I had to take the DET Exam to get in which was composed of reading and math,no science. I believe they want a 60 percent on math and a 55 on reading. Also I had to go on an interview once I passed. The course is accelerated, it has its moments of difficulty but you can do it. It's broken up in 2 semesters, the first is foundations,a&p,pharmacy,math,and clinicals. The second semester is the same but harder,and you take what you learned 1st semester and apply it. The way they accept you is based on the DET score,interview,ability to commit to the program,try the cassadaga program,they are now running two programs at the same time

cmm4ever · Dec 12, 2011

Thanks for the info! I more worried about the math! I did very well at Trocaire, just have not used math. Stinks that they wont take my classes I took at Trocaire. Maybe it different now, but someone I kinda know (just read her email)..was like interview is same day!? I hope not. I probably try to call and ask. I really have the motivation to make this work. I just have to see about work since I have a set schedule Also transporatation. I hope something works out for me for once! Do you know how the waiting list works?

newnyclpn · Dec 12, 2011

There really isn't a waiting list,it just did you apply when the program opened? They accept about 22 per class,once you filled out the paper work , which is 2 parts it takes about maybe a month,the only thing is the program is on job corps premises, its a partnership,so you would have to call cassadaga job corps and speak to Shirley swanson and she can tell you what to do for the boces program,she is the coordinator,you must have some healthcare experience, good DET score,good interview, reliable,and under 25 for the cassadaga program,if u don't have the age requirement they also have the jamestown,and the derby boces program,so you definately have options

cmm4ever · Dec 13, 2011

There really isn't a waiting list,it just did you apply when the program opened? They accept about 22 per class,once you filled out the paper work , which is 2 parts it takes about maybe a month,the only thing is the program is on job corps premises, its a partnership,so you would have to call cassadaga job corps and speak to Shirley swanson and she can tell you what to do for the boces program,she is the coordinator,you must have some healthcare experience, good DET score,good interview, reliable,and under 25 for the cassadaga program,if u don't have the age requirement they also have the jamestown,and the derby boces program,so you definately have options

Im referring to the Buffalo,NY area BOCES (I mean I guess they hold classes at different places). Unfortunately, I dont have transportation to get that far. Ill be lucky if I can get a car on the road for the one closer to me. I was told something about a waiting list. Going to take test Wednesday (nervous!) I dont ever feel like I studied enough. I heard people say focus on regular addition subtraction multiplication and division? Also decimals and fractions? I assume know how to do the operations with those also? Anything in particular you would say? Tomorrows mostly last day to study! Thanks:) Also, I asked on the phone about application and they didnt really say. Maybe when I take the test? I really dont know what term to apply for and or days/nights.

newnyclpn · Dec 13, 2011

Yea,the math is everything you just said....% is on there as well..when I took the DET I was allowed to use a calculator on the easiest part,but the more complicated math Ur not allowed to,it is timed,its pretty much hs math

cmm4ever · Dec 13, 2011

Im sorry I know what you said what was on the exam, but can you give me some maybe examples of questions that would be on it, maybe that would make me feel better lol. Thanks!

cmm4ever · Dec 13, 2011

Yea,the math is everything you just said....% is on there as well..when I took the DET I was allowed to use a calculator on the easiest part,but the more complicated math Ur not allowed to,it is timed,its pretty much hs math

Im sorry I know what you said what was on the exam, but can you give me some maybe examples of questions that would be on it, maybe that would make me feel better lol. Thanks!

cmm4ever · Dec 14, 2011

Getting nervous and boy am I having bad luck already! I had to find someone else who could pick me up later from there. Did they provide a calcuator or you brough your own?

newnyclpn · Dec 15, 2011

They gave me one,but still bring your own

JenniferA428 · Feb 6, 2012

What degree did you get from Trocaire? There LPN program is one of the best in the state. Its longer, more in depth, and more difficult then Erie 1 Boces and employers know that.

Hi, I was thinking of attending the LPN program at Erie 1 BOCES in the Buffalo,NY area. I was wondering if anyone has or knows someone who went there? I would like to ask you some questions :) I still have to take the entrance exam etc. I Went to Trocaire before and also got accepted into their LPN program but I heard bad things about the program. I know from experience how they are because I had problems with Trocaire before, I graduated from there last December.Can you tell me how the program is at BOCES good? hard? etc. Wish I would have looked into this sooner (instead of Trocaire), I mean I sort of did but was focusing on Trocaire more. If I can get things figured out with transportation and work I hope I can start April days but one person said it was full, the other day said you might be able to get in, and yesterday someone said waiting list. Do you know how many spots there are and how they decide who to accept off waiting list? Thanks!

poetsheart · Jun 5, 2014

Im panning to take the DET test to hopefully get into the LPN course starting in October. Im 50 and nervous about the test, should I order the training manual?