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Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program is found in Valhalla, New York. Valhalla is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 17% of those who apply who get accepted.
Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 97 in 2005 at the school. Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing program prepares students with the knowledge necessary to obtain licensure as Licensed Practical Nurses. The program prepares them to enter the Nursing profession qualified to deliver high quality patient care, with compassion and concern for the safety and well being of patients, in a variety of health settings. Our graduates demonstrate accountability by adherence to legal and ethical standards of nursing practice and assume responsibility for their continued learning and professional growth."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program
65 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
http://www.swbocesadulted.org
Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 1 |
In 2005, Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program had a total enrollment of 97 students (74 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 19% |
| Women | 81% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 76% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 87% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Valhalla, 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 | 510 | 89 | 17% | 58 | 65% |
| Men | 86 | 15 | 17% | 11 | 73% |
| Women | 424 | 74 | 17% | 47 | 64% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | 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 | not required |
Financial Aid:
Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1064100)
Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program has a tenure system for faculty.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Westchester BOCES - Practical Nursing Program Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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