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Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program is in West Nyack, NY. West Nyack is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program are accepted. Just 21% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school.
Approximately 82 students study at Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program
65 Parrott Rd
West Nyack, NY 10994
General Phone: (845) 627-4770
http://www.rocklandboces.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program had a total enrollment of 82 students (82 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 66% |
| Part-Time | 34% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 24% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 77% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Nyack, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 386 | 80 | 21% | 80 | 100% |
| Men | 79 | 22 | 28% | 22 | 100% |
| Women | 307 | 58 | 19% | 58 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2272900)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockland County BOCES Practical Nursing Program Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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