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This is a twelve (12) month program to receive certification in Vocational Nursing at Collin College and then to become eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by the Texas Board of Nursing. LVNs/LPNs work under the supervision of an RN, physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner (NP or APRN), dentist or physician's assistant (PA). They can perform basic nursing duties independently and assist RNs and physicians in more complex nursing situations. LVNs/LPNs work in a variety of healthcare settings including many areas of acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse centers, dialysis centers, schools, clinics, adult and child daycare centers, correctional facilities, doctor offices, surgery centers, hospice and home healthcare among others.

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Collin College - Online

Collin College - Online is a school that helps you learn important things for healthcare jobs. They have different programs like Medical Office Support, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Coding and Billing that teach you what you need to know for these jobs. Teachers at Collin College - Online are really good and have real experience in healthcare. They make sure you're ready for the job. What's cool is that you get to practice what you learn in real situations, which helps a lot. You can also do your classes online at your own speed, which is great if you're busy. If you want a healthcare job and want to be well-prepared, Collin College - Online is a great place to go.

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