boces lpn program?

Hi Lisa

I will be graduating from the Genesee Valley (in NY state) BOCES LPN program in a few weeks.

It is considered part time at 3 days a week (4 and a half hours each) for 18 months. They also offer a full time 12 month and 9 month program in my area. I feel its a fairly intense course but definitely effective and manageable. There is A LOT to learn and it requires commitment, as any program does.

For me, choosing BOCES was an excellent decision! Of course I can't compare it to other LPN programs but I will say that the instructors, director, and other staff at GV BOCES have been very supportive throughout these past 18 months. They want for the students to succeed and that is very evident.

If you have any questions, please feel free to pm me and I will get back to you ASAP.

Good luck in whatever path you choose!

Monique

I go tom Western suffolk BOCES in Northport.

I graduate in April

There a three LPN progrmas they offer

Part time day- Starts in Sept it is 2 school years- you get summers off

Part Time nights- Starts in Sept & sometimes MArch- I think it is 18 months

I go to full time days the new class starts today, then next march

Is it tough, yes, but very doable

Good luck

I am in the Ulster BOCES full time day program that started in January. It is intense. The material comes at you very fast, the tests are constant. There is a LOT of homework and even more reading. You have additional lab hours, clinicals, community service hours, CPR and first aid training and I'm sure I'm forgetting something...we started in january with 48 people, we're already down to 30 and we haven't even had our med test yet. I am a college graduate and I am managing, but I'll tell you truthfully, I put A LOT of time into it. I study at least four hours a day and all day on Saturday and Sunday, no joke. But I think it's worth it. If you want it, you can do it. Its a good way to get into the job market in a short time, but you have to be very self motivated and disciplined.

Lisa, I am in Eastern Suffolk Boces full time day program. It is very intense. But its do-able. Theres more reading and studying than written work. The instructors want to succeed and help you if you are stuck or have questions. Its an 11 month program from September to early august.

Hows everyone doing so far?? I plan on going to the march 2010 class after reading past msgs it gets me a little worried any advice??? feel free to email me [email protected]

I applied for the Wayne Fingerlakes Boces and sort of still going throught the acceptance part. I took the TEAS exam and passed. I went for my interview session on the 18th and now, I'm just hoping and crossing my fingers that I get an acceptance letter. I think thats the most stressful part is waiting to see if you're accepted or not.

lol getting accepted is only the start im sure.

i'm sure you'll get in just wait and see.. when does your class start?? ohh annd how long was the process so far from start to finish? did you study alot for the teas??

thanks in advance

Lisa, I am in Eastern Suffolk Boces full time day program. It is very intense. But its do-able. Theres more reading and studying than written work. The instructors want to succeed and help you if you are stuck or have questions. Its an 11 month program from September to early august.

Looks like your in the same school I only hope to go to.. Hows everything so far?

HI everyone - I just started the application process for Eastern Suffolk BOCES for September 2010. Has anyone else applied? I took the test last week on the 12th - I am actually living in Switzerland right now but I am planning to move back to Long Island if I get accepted. So would love to hear from anyone also involved in this process:o. Did anyone attend the program for 2009? Can anyone tell me what the other application requirements are besides the interview? Also I am just wondering when I can expect to get my test results, etc. if anyone has any CLUES! THANKS!

Hi,

I'm currently enrolled at Eastern Suffolk Boces in their full-time program. I began the program Aug 31, 2009 and will be graduating in July of 2010. When I took the test it was mid April (the last test date) and I heard back about a month later. I'm not sure but I think they begin notification when all the tests have been given, but I could be wrong. As for the interview they will give you information regarding what you need to bring, ie: high school/college transcripts, copy of social security card, and so on. It's an intense program that leaves very little time for anything else, but I'm enjoying every minute of it. I waited a long time for this opportunity, so it's all worth it!!! I just began the second level and we are starting our clinical rotations ( I'm not sure if I'm more excited or nervous). I wish you lots of luck.

Thanks so much for the reply. It is great to hear from you. Did you have to provide recommendations (letters or just contact info?) as well. I am anxiously awaiting the next steps.

I was at NYIT last week for the exam and was so excited to see the classes and stuff going on (maybe I even saw you!). Let me know how the clinical rotations go - which hospital are you going to be at? I wish you TONS of luck.

You will need three letters of recommendation, which will be mailed back to Boces after the interview ( I think they might have specific forms to be filled out ). If they have you meet with financial aid after the interview that's a good sign. The hospitals we go to for our rotations are: Good Samaritan, SouthSide, Brookhaven, Mather, and (St. Charles ?). Today will be my first day!!! Again, I wish you the best of luck. I know how hard the waiting is.