Enrollment for the Fall 2025 Adult Practical Nursing Program is now closed. Information on enrollment for the Spring 2026 Semester will be made available in Fall 2025. Please continue checking this web page for further updates.
Enter a profession that is rooted to the Hippocratic Oath for doctors and the Florence Nightingale Pledge for nursing. Engage in the sacred union between caregiver and patient. New York State is considered one of the states with high employment rates, high concentration of jobs and high wages for practical nurses. The industry includes nursing care facilities, general medical and surgical hospitals, long-term care and assisted living communities, and much more.
The Program for Practical Nursing at the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is accredited by the New York State Education Department. Graduates are eligible to register for the New York State Licensing Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
The Practical Nursing Program reduces the time commitment and financial obligations of a college program. This 10-month program results in NYS certification that is transferable to most states and offers access to financial assistance. Classes run from September through June at the Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown, NY (no classes July and August).
Take Advantage of Special Financial Aid Offers
Call 315-779-7230
Mrs. Davis, Health Careers Coordinator
Please Note: If you have ever been convicted of a crime or are currently under charges for any crime, including DWI, this may jeopardize your ability to be licensed in New York State. Direct your questions to the New York State Office of the Professions with specific concerns.
This program is approved by the NYS Bureau of Veterans Education and MyCAA for Military Spouses.
Program Length | Level I (595 clock hours) | Level II (595 Clock Hours) | Total (1190 Clock Hours) |
Tuition | $11,441 | $11,441 | $22,882 |
Textbooks | Included | Included | $0 |
Materials & Supplies (not covered in tuition) | $200.00 | $0 | $200.00 |
Total Cost | $11,641 | $11,441 | $23,082 |
Jefferson County Location | Fall | Spring |
Start Date | September 02, 2025 | February 02, 2026 |
End Date | January 30, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
Location | Globe Building, Watertown, NY | Globe Building, Watertown, NY |
Days | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday |
Times | 8:00 am-3:00 pm | 8:00 am-3:00 pm |
Instructors | Heidi Michaelson, Gretchen Bragger, Jennifer Mahnken, Krista Mayle | Heidi Michaelson, Gretchen Bragger, Jennifer Mahnken, Krista Mayle |
Lewis County Location | Fall | Spring |
Start Date | September 02, 2025 | February 02, 2026 |
End Date | January 30, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
Location | Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, NY | Howard G. Sackett Technical Center, Glenfield, NY |
Days | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday |
Times | 8:00 am-3:00 pm | 8:00 am-3:00 pm |
Instructor | Vada Auctor | Vada Auctor |
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