LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Western Suffolk BOCES Northport, New York

Overview

Licensure pass rate (2026) 83.33%

Duration 11 months

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 Western Suffolk BOCES asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Application fee $100

Recommendation letters 2

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Transcripts
Resume
Interview
Essay

TEAS score of 50% or higher in each section (reading, math, English, science), taken in person and proctored; $100 non refundable application fee, official high school and college transcripts, two work/academic references, current resume, plus an in person interview, math assessment and writing sample. Evening class starts April 2027 (applications through December 22, 2026); day class starts November 2027 (applications through June 30, 2027). Pre admission interview by phone at (631) 261-3721 x219; NCLEX pass rate 83.33% for Q1 2026, LPN eligible in as little as 11 months at the Northport campus.

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Western Suffolk BOCES. Open a category to see each one.