529 - Practical Nursing (CERT)
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Program Description
Program Advantages
Graduates will be able to find employment in a variety of health care settings: acute care, long term care, provider office’s, residential care facilities, public schools, hospice, home health, mental health facilities, and public health departments.
Professional Outlook
The National, state, and regional projected job outlook for practical nurses:
Nationwide, employment of licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 5 % from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 54,400 openings for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
In New York State, employment of licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 18% from 2020 to 2030 according to the NYS Department of Labor.
Regionally, across western New York, employment of licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses are projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028 (NYS Department of Labor).
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.