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Practical Nursing, Advanced Certificate
Practical Nursing, Advanced Certificate
at Malcolm X College
Chicago Catalog
The Advanced Certificate program in Practical Nursing provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Graduates of the practical nursing program meet the educational requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates of the program may transfer their credits to an associate or bachelor degree nursing program. If more applicants apply than the program can accept, the most qualified applicants will be accepted.
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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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Students entering most healthcare professions programs will be required to present documentation of health history and vaccination status, to undergo annual tuberculosis screening, to submit to a background check, to submit to initial and random drug screening, and to undergo fingerprinting prior to licensing with the state of Illinois. Students should consult with a College Advisor if any of these requirements are a concern.