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Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate of Achievement
Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate of Achievement
at Joliet Junior College
Chicago Catalog
Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by earning a Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing. This program typically takes one year to complete. What you can expect: traditional classroom experiences, online courses, hands-on simulation labs, and clinical experiences in health facilities throughout the community.
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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
- Physical exams and other requirements
- Once students are provisionally accepted onto the nursing program, they will be given information on requirements for a current physical exam and more, including: - immunizations - laboratory work - a criminal background check - drug screen
- You won’t be accepted into the nursing program until we have received these requirements, including immunity of certain communicable diseases, a satisfactory criminal background check, and no evidence of illegal drugs in your system.
- Learn More
- Attend a Nursing Information Session to learn about the program and admission requirements.
- Visit our Nursing page.
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