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Now accepting TEAS exams taken between April 1, 2025 though April 29, 2025.  The 2025 - 2026 school year  begins on September 4, 2025.  

The Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing  prepares you for a rewarding health career in a growing labor market. We are committed to providing excellent, competitively priced education with clinical and classroom instruction in preparation for the NCLEX-PN Examination (State Licensing Exam). Eligible Veterans may qualify for GI benefits.

Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing Program Process

  • Complete and return the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) application. (Fee Required).
  •  Applicants must be a high school graduate, or hold a GED. A transcript is required.
  •  Once a candidate has successfully completed the TEAS the candidate will complete the PN application.
  •  The Admissions Committee will review the applications, qualifications, exam evaluations, and transcripts.
  •  Applicants will be notified of the Admission Committees decision by mail.
  •  Admission testing begins in April 1, 2025. This first round of Admissions will allow students who test during the specified time period in April to apply. 

Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing Program  Requirements

  • Pass each grading area with a minimum of 75%
  • Pass all clinical experiences
  • Complete a minimum of 1,080 hours of instruction and clinical e
  • Current BLS CPR Certification
  • Current Physical - Updated Immunizations
  • Background Check (No adverse findings)

Health Occupations Faculty-Full-Time (Instructors)

  • Susan DeMan, MS, RN-Mercy College
  • Stephanie Haight, AAS, RN-Dutchess Community College
  • Tracy Larson, ADN, RN-Westchester Community College
  • Christine Mac Neil, AAS, RN-Columbia-Green Community College
  • Rosanne Marrone, MS, RN- Regis University   
  • Shania Rivera, FNP-BC, MSN, RN-Pace University                                                    

Full-time: September 4, 2024 - June 23, 2025

  • Full day 8:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. 

Part-time: September 4, 2024 - June 23, 2025 

  • 1st year 12:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. (Subject to change)
  • 2nd year: 8:10 a.m. -11:10 a.m. (Subject to change)

Transcript request:

    Email your request for transcripts to natasha.west@dcboces.org.  Allow 5 business days for processing. You must include the following with your request:

  • The first and last name used during enrollment
  • The year that you graduated
  • Indicate if you were in the Full-Time or Part-Time Program
  • The address to where the transcript is to be sent, 

Links

Student Resources

Medical clinics with a sliding scale if no insurance:

  • Institute for Family Health Hyde Park: 845-229-1020
  • Sun River Health Poughkeepsie: 845-790-7990 Beacon: 845-831-0400 New Paltz 845-255-1760
  • Maternal Infant Services Network (Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam)

Domestic Violence/Crime Victims hotline/programs:

Mental Health:

Food Services:

Clothing Services: 

Student Outcomes: 

  • 2024 NCLEX-PN First Time Pass Rate- 94%
  • Employability Post Graduation: 100% (90% job offers pre-graduation)
  • Graduation Rates- 75%​

- HEGIS Code 5209.20 SOC Code 29-2061 CIP Code 51.3901

Possible Student Funding Sources:

Payment Plans, Pell Grant, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Local 1199, ACCESS-VR, Dutchess One-Stop, VA Scholarship and GI Bill®