Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES – Practical Nursing Program is a public, less-than-two-year institution located in Olean, New York, situated in a rural fringe campus setting. The program is administered through the Cattaraugus-Allegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), a regional education cooperative serving students in western New York. The program enrolled 29 students (IPEDS 2023).

The institution offers a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at the certificate level, designed to prepare graduates for entry-level practical nursing roles. This credential typically qualifies completers to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination required to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in New York State.

Olean is located in Cattaraugus County in the Southern Tier region of New York. The program provides an accessible pathway to a healthcare career for students in a rural area where nursing workforce demand remains consistent.