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Certificate– Vocational Nursing
Certificate– Vocational Nursing
at Collin College
Dallas Catalog
This is a twelve (12) month program to receive certification in Vocational Nursing from Collin College. 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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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
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Admissions
Admission to the VN Program is a selective process. Students will be selected for the program based on a point system. The Collin College LVN Program will use the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) entrance exam by Advanced Technology Institute (ATI). The score on the TEAS entrance exam will be highly prioritized for admission. To graduate, a final grade of C or better must be earned in every nursing course required for the program.