Licensed Vocational Nurse in Pharr, TX Accepting Medicare

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Karim R Lugo, LVN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 925 E Dorothy Cir, Pharr, TX 78577
Phone: 956-821-7216    
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Perlita Castillo, LVN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 712 S Cage Blvd Ste A, Pharr, TX 78577
Phone: 956-325-1122    

Licensed Vocational Nurse: An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. [An alternate term for licensed practical nurse arising from difference in occupational titles between states and post-high school training programs and institutions.] Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.



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