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2. Hondros College of Nursing | Wikipedia

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   Hondros College of Nursing offers an associate degree in Nursing program that prepares students to become a Registered Nurse. It's Practical Nursing Diploma prepares students to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, while the Medical Assisting Diploma leads students towards a career as a Medical Assistant.

3. Nursing degrees in the United States | Wikipedia

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   Requirements for taking the NCLEX-PN include having a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program. LPN/LVNs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools, and individual or group homes. [5]

4. Doctor of Nursing Practice | Wikipedia

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   Doctor of Nursing Practice. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree in nursing in the United States of America. In the United States, the DNP is one of three doctorate degrees in nursing, the other two being the research degree PhD and the Doctor of Nursing Science. [1] The DNP program may include clinical/residency hours ...

5. What is a Registered Nurse? What They Do and How to Become One

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   Registered nurses are an important part of the healthcare system. Learn what it takes to become an RN, what they do, where they work, salaries, hours, and more.

6. What is an LPN? What They Do, When to See One, and ... | WebMD

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   In order to receive an LPN license, these nurses must complete a one-year training program, which involves a combination of classroom courses on biology, pharmacology, and nursing and supervised ...

7. Licensed practical nurse | Wikipedia

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   A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who provides direct nursing care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their jurisdiction.

8. National Council Licensure Examination | Wikipedia

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   NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse). All US state and territorial boards of nursing require a passing result on the exam for licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN).

9. List of professional designations in the United States

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   Many professional designations in the United States take the form of post-nominal letters. Certifications are usually awarded by professional societies or educational institutes. Obtaining a certificate is voluntary in some fields, but in others, certification from a government-accredited agency may be legally required to perform certain jobs or tasks.