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Students attend Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program in Elmsford, NY, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 22% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
There are 154 students at Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission
The mission of Southern Westchester BOCES is to collaborate with districts, agencies and communities to meet their educational challenges by providing regional leadership and cost-effective, high quality services.
The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to serve the community by preparing nurses who are dedicated to providing culturally competent care through systematic application of the nursing process in a caring, ethical and holistic manner. The faculty and support staff of the Practical Nursing Program strives to promote a sense of professional responsibility as members of the nursing community and seek to develop in our students a commitment to life long learning and professional growth."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program
85 Executive Boulevard
Elmsford, NY 10523
General Phone: (914) 592-0849
http://www.swboces.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 96 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Westchester 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 | 96 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program had a total enrollment of 154 students (144 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 32% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 94 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 84% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Elmsford, 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 | 536 | 120 | 22% | 120 | 100% |
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 | required |
Financial Aid:
Southern Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1064100)
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 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 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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