Pathways at Western Suffolk BOCES

Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.

Medication Aide to LPN

Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.

Typical timeline: 12 months

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CNA LPN

CNA to LPN

Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse — the fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.

Typical timeline: 12 months

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CNA DMS

CNA to Sonographer

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Typical timeline: 18 months

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About Western Suffolk BOCES

Mission, offerings, and how this partner fits into your healthcare education path.

Western Suffolk BOCES is a community college in Northport, New York offering Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs.

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Healthcare programs at Western Suffolk BOCES

Explore credentials and pathways available through this institution.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Trains sonographers to perform ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.