Becoming an LPN in Buffalo

Last Updated/Verified: Oct 3, 2023

Buffalo currently has three post-secondary institutions providing LPN programs. There are some 3,840 licensed practical nurses in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area (according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report from 2021). That is around 21% of all qualified nurses in the region. According to the BLS, demand for nursing will greatly exceed the average of all jobs as the population gets older.

How long it will take to complete an LPN depends on the school’s format and your personal choice. Full-time study is 12-15 months, while part-time takes two years, sometimes slightly more. All programs mix classroom study / lecture, hands-on assessment, and clinical work experience.

The New York State Board of Nursing licenses nurses, and approves state LPN programs.

Common subjects covered in LPN programs include:

Physiology and Human Development
Nutrition and Diet
Pharmacology for Nursing
Surgery for Nursing
Maternity and Pediatric Care
Nursing Leadership
Elderly Care

Schools That Offer LPN Programs in Buffalo, NY

Trocaire College

Website: http://www.trocaire.edu/academics/nursing
Address: 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220
Phone: (716) 826-1200

This program begins in a classroom setting, eventually including clinical experiences across the range of healthcare environments. Students cover all the usual subjects – anatomy, physiology, psychology and composition, and practical nursing. The program completes with an action project. All courses must be complete before licensure.

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Minimum score of 58 in ACCUPLACER test
Studied biology or chemistry
Minimum 2.5 GPA
It is required that you obtain a CPR certification before the end of week one

Erie 1 BOCES

Website: https://www.e1b.org/en/index.aspx
Address: 64 Hager Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone: (716) 886-4377

The practical nursing program comprises 1,100 hours of clinical training and classroom study four days per week (Monday to Thursday). At the completion of the program, students will be eligible for a nursing license under New York regulation.

Admission Requirements:

Mandatory information seminar
Pass the Diagnostic Entrance Test (DET)
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSE)
Proof of immunizations
Proof of health insurance
Completion of prerequisite courses
Attendance of a personal interview

Erie 2 BOCES

Website: https://www.e2ccb.org/AdultEducation.cfm?subpage=1065607&subpage=1065607
Address: 175 Jefferson Street, Buffalo, NY
Phone: (716) 947-9056

This 12-month program prepares students for work as an entry-level practical nurse upon licensure. A mix of classroom study and lab work (three to four days per week) along with supervised clinical experiences (one or two days per week) make this a well-rounded study experience.

Admission Requirements: