We, the nursing faculty at the ONC BOCES Practical Nursing Program, believe that nursing is a profession which requires knowledge in order to make appropriate nursing decisions concerning actions within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act1. Nursing is an art and a science. The understanding of scientific principles and commonalties will provide a foundation for nursing care. The art of nursing is achieved through the integration and application of scientific principles with a humanistic, caring and creative dimension.

 Nursing is the holistic approach to meeting the needs of the individual. We believe that  the  individual  is  a  unification  of  physical,  psychological,  social,  cultural, intellectual,  emotional  and  spiritual  attributes.  No  individual  aspect  can  be considered in isolation.

 A primary goal of nursing is to encourage self care practices which promote and maintain health for individuals, as well as society. The ever-changing technology and needs of our community can only be addressed through continuous, active learning.

 We believe that the practical nurse is an integral part of the health care team in providing care and education to the healthy, sub-acute, chronically ill, convalescent and rehabilitative client under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, physician or dentist.

 We  believe  nursing  education  is  an  organized,  active,  purposeful process which assists  the  learner  in  acquiring  and  applying  knowledge,  skills  and  attitudes essential for nursing practice. The active, ongoing educational process will evolve from the individual’s life experiences and previous formal education. The faculty directs its efforts toward assisting students in recognizing that self-actualization is a need of each individual.

 We believe that our school has contributed to the nursing profession by providing an education for qualified individuals to render safe, skilled nursing care as licensed practical nurses and by providing an opportunity for advancement to other levels of nursing.

 The ONC BOCES Practical Nursing Program / Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing (OASPN) is registered by the New York State Education Department, which is  responsible  to  the  Board  of  Regents. The  Board  is  recognized  by  the  U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting body for nursing education programs.

1. N.Y.S. Nurse Practice Act – Article 139, Section 6902

Mission Statement

Provide high quality instruction so that all graduates will be prepared to pass the licensure exam and be responsible, accountable, and informed contributors to the health care community.