Nursing School Relocated to Former Johnson City Gym
The Broome-Tioga BOCES practical nursing program opened in a newly renovated $4 million facility on Main Street.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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The Broome-Tioga BOCES School of Practical Nursing has moved into a converted gymnasium at 435 Main Street in Johnson City. The new site serves nearly 60 students currently enrolled in the certificate program.
Why it matters
The move provides a dedicated space for the school to address the ongoing high demand for licensed practical nurses in the region and throughout the country.
The school invested $4 million to transform the gymnasium into a modern learning space for its 60 students. This facility marks the first stand-alone practical nursing certificate program in the region.
The players
Broome-Tioga BOCES School of Practical Nursing
This educational institution has provided nursing instruction for more than 50 years.
The details
The renovation project transformed the former gymnasium at 435 Main Street into a specialized training environment for nursing students. Meanwhile, the neighboring main building of the former high school is being repurposed into 55 market-rate apartments.
Timeline
Classes began at the new nursing facility on September 9, 2026.
Market Landscape
The project follows a common regional trend of converting retired high school infrastructure to serve both educational and residential needs. By repurposing legacy institutional buildings, the area effectively revitalizes decommissioned property to meet current market demands.
Local students now have access to a dedicated facility designed specifically for practical nursing training. Residents in the area may also see potential economic growth as the site continues its transition into a mixed-use campus with new housing units.
The takeaway
The successful renovation demonstrates how regional educational programs can modernize their infrastructure by utilizing repurposed municipal assets. This transition helps stabilize the local pipeline of licensed practical nurses to meet sustained national healthcare staffing needs.
Further reading
Learn more about the local demand for clinical training and professional development at the Nursing Jobs section.
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