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Practical Nursing One-Year Certificate
Practical Nursing One-Year Certificate
at Central Ohio Technical College
Columbus Catalog
Complete this certificate to register for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). LPNs provide basic medical care. They work under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. LPNs are responsible for administering basic nursing care and monitoring a patient’s health. Becoming an LPN can be a crucial step to a career in healthcare. With thousands of job openings for nurses available, now is the time to start your educational journey. By completing this course, you:
- Build a strong foundation for academic progression in nursing
- Gain hands-on clinical laboratory experience caring for people at various ages and with numerous nursing care needs
- Are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN to become and LPN
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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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