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Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, less-than 2-year

School Size & Setting

Small | Suburb

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

Central to the WSWHE Practical Nursing Program's philosophy are beliefs about people, nursing and education. We view people as holistic, unique human beings with complex physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We also feel they, as clients, have a right to decide how to meet their health care needs and to participate in the process of meeting those needs. Practical Nurses make a unique and valuable contribution in helping clients to achieve an optimum level of health and wellness in a variety of health care settings. We feel it is important that Practical Nurses consider their clients' lifestyles, values and cultures as they care for their clients. Nursing is a caring profession. It is both an art and a science. The practice of Nursing arises from a core of knowledge that integrates concepts from biological, psychological, social sciences and liberal arts. All nursing practice is adjusted to meet the needs of clients at their stage in the life cycle and to attain an optimum level of wellness as determined by actual or potential health problems. Nursing is always governed by legal and ethical parameters. We believe leaning is a continuous process moving from the simple to the complex that leads to changes in student behavior. Learning is enhanced by active involvement on the part of the learner as well as interaction with faculty, both of which promote students' critical thinking and problem solving abilities. We believe Practical Nursing education should provide students with learning skills that prepare them for the changing needs and dictates of the health care delivery system and society. Two defining statements from the Licensed Practical Nurses' national organizations help guide our curriculum toward preparing grades for practice. The Practical Nurse 'utilizes specialized knowledge and skills which meet the health needs of people in a variety of settings under the direction of qualified health professionals.' (NFLPN 1997)

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cost & financial aid

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 78.0% $5,942
State/local grants 89.0% $3,312
Institutional grants 56.0% $298
Loans 100.0% $10,037

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Academics

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
100.0%
  • Apply 18
  • Accepted 18
  • Attend 14

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$25
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
90%
Male Students
10%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian95.24%
  2. Black2.38%
  3. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander2.38%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

39

Undergraduate students

39

Full Time Students
57%
Part Time Students
43%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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