Orleans-Niagara BOCES, NCCC both have top-ranked LPN programs

Staff Reports Posted 2 May 2018 at 5:46 pm

Two local licensed practical nurse programs are among the top ranked in the state, according to the latest rankings by the Annual PracticalNursing.org.

Niagara County Community College was ranked third in the state and the Orleans-Niagara BOCES was sixth out of 67 programs.

The rankings are largely based on NCLEX-PN exam first-time pass rates over the past several years. The NCLEX-PN exam is used by state boards of nursing around the country for testing proficiency and granting licensure.

NCCC earned a 98.15 overall score for third in the rankings with the Orleans-Niagara BOCES at 95.39 for sixth.

To see the full rankings, click here.

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