Application Process
Applications for the Practical Nursing program will be accepted starting at the end of January through May 31, 2025.
Please note that candidates must be 17 years of age to enter the program.
Interviews: interviews will be held in early June 2025. Dates to be announced.
Please note only complete applications will be reviewed. These will include:
- Google Application Form
- TEAS Exam Results (official results through ATI) *waived for anyone with a college degree (minimum score of 50)
- Transcript (High School Diploma, High School Equivalency or College Degree). Transcripts must be official and sent directly from the institution/school via email or regular US mail. Mail to: Attn: Sally Schreiber, Supervisor for Practical Nursing WSWHE BOCES, 1051 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or email to: [email protected].
- Character References
After completion of interviews, candidates will receive notification of conditional acceptance, waitlist acceptance, or declination of acceptance. Candidates will be interviewed based on the following rubric: (see PN Application Rubric for Admission Decisions.)
Candidates that receive conditional or waitlist acceptance will be provided additional directions to fulfill remaining enrollment requirements including:
- Completion of background check ($136 through Castle Branch, instructions will be provided)
- Ability to verify fitness for duty (current valid physical within 12 months) and immunization record
- Appointment for financial aid if needed
- Appointment for I9 verification