A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What SUNY Niagara asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.75
Apply throughSchool application
Now branded SUNY Niagara. Practical Nursing Certificate completed in four semesters (fall, spring and two summer sessions). NCLEX-PN pass rate for 2025 graduates 92.31%; admissions requirements are in the catalog entry and program info sheet PDF, not on the page.
