A.O. Fox Hospital Partnering with ONC BOCES to Provide New Home for Practical Nursing Program

Applications Currently Being Accepted for August 2024 Session

Oneonta, NY – Bassett Healthcare Network’s A.O. Fox Hospital and Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) have announced a new partnership that is bringing BOCES’s practical nursing certification program to the hospital.

The comprehensive 10-month program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in nursing roles in various healthcare settings. Students can expect an engaging curriculum covering nursing fundamentals, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, growth and development, maternity and pediatrics, and other essential areas.

Applications are currently being accepted for the next session that starts in August 2024. ONC BOCES and A.O. Fox Hospital are prepared to accept an entering class of 30 or more students. Scholarships and financial aid may be available for eligible candidates.

"ONC BOCES is thrilled to offer this pathway into the nursing profession," said Dr. Catherine Huber, District Superintendent at ONC BOCES. "Our partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network allows students to learn in a dynamic clinical setting, providing invaluable hands-on experience alongside expert healthcare staff and instructors."

“There is no better place to learn the essential skills and gain the experience necessary for a career in nursing than in a hospital setting,” said Dr. Joan R. MacDonald, DNP, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Operations at A.O. Fox Hospital. “We are very excited to launch this program with ONC BOCES to prepare aspiring practical nurses for rewarding careers in healthcare.”

Bassett Healthcare Network is hiring for clinical positions in locations across its eight-county network, including A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, A.O. Fox Nursing Home, A.O. Fox Hospital – Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services in Herkimer, clinics, and school-based health centers.

“We are very excited to partner with ONC BOCES. As we support them through the educational process they will provide a pipeline of employment candidates for Bassett Healthcare Network. We are investing in our future and assisting to increase the health care workforce. It’s a win-win situation," says Dr. Angela Belmont, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive for Bassett Healthcare Network. 

To learn more about the ONC BOCES Practical Nursing Program and to apply, please visit oncboces.org/PracticalNursingProgram.aspx or contact the ONC BOCES Adult Education Office by emailing adulted@oncboces.org or calling (607) 286-7715 ext. 2407.

About ONC BOCES

ONC BOCES is dedicated to providing innovative educational opportunities and workforce development programs to individuals in Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie, and Greene counties. With a commitment to excellence, ONC BOCES strives to empower students for success in their chosen fields.

About Bassett Healthcare Network

Bassett Healthcare Network is an integrated health system that provides care and services to people living in a 5,600 square mile region in central New York. The organization includes five corporately affiliated hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, more than 20 school-based health centers, two skilled nursing facilities, and other health partners in related fields. To learn more about services available throughout the Bassett Healthcare Network, visit www.bassett.org. Follow Bassett on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. Bassett Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity provider and employer.