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Concorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies Continue Successful Partnership to Meet Oregon's Nursing Demand
Concorde Career Colleges and Marquis Companies are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful partnership to address the demand for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Oregon.
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