With Concorde's career training programs, you can work in Nursing sooner than you think.

Just think of it, this time next year, you could be comfortably set in a new, exciting, rewarding career. Concorde can help make it happen.

With over 15 years in preparing adults for rewarding careers, Concorde is a recognized leader in training Health Care Professionals. We offer short, manageable programs with day and evening classes to fit your busy schedule.

Certificate in Practical Nursing

Upon completion of the program and passing the licensing examination, the LPN can enter the workforce as a competent, skilled nurse. Practical nurses provide bedside nursing care at the direction of physicians and/or registered nurses. The practice of practical nursing is based on concepts from the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. Each state has its own nurse practice act, so the scope of practice varies from state to state.

As a licensed professional, the LPN uses the nursing process for patient assessment, to contribute to the nursing diagnosis made by the RN and for planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing care. LPNs are integral to nursing. They provide individualized care in a variety of health care settings such as acute care, long-term care, home health care, and other community health care agencies.

Practical nursing students benefit from extensive hands-on learning in 1-year programs. Much of their preparation for nursing focuses on supervised clinical experiences with real clients in real health care facilities. This clinical component of education is one of the major strengths of the practical nursing program.

Because of the versatility in their study, LPNs are among the most patient-focused members of any health care team.

Nursing (AAS)

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree and prepares students to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX.RN). Graduates who pass the NCLEX.RN can enter the health care workforce as confident, competent, professional entry-level registered nurses. The RN is highly skilled and educated and is prepared to function in the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and contributing member of a health care team. While at the bedside, the RN is accountable for decisions that impact the health care outcomes for the patient. The scope of the RN's practice is defined in the State of Missouri's Nurse Practice Act.

Beginning students in this program are enrolled in general education courses, nursing theory courses, and clinical practice. The nursing courses begin with Foundations courses that introduce students to the practice of nursing, nursing theories, legal and ethical issues in nursing, and basic concepts of patient care. Students then advance through nursing courses that include more complex concepts in patient care and specialty nursing areas such as mental health, maternal-child nursing and care of pediatric patients.

In addition to the realistic laboratory environment Concorde provides, we also offer hands-on working experience in our clinicals. The clinicals take place in a variety of health care environments where the student will train next to working health professionals. There are 810 clinical hours in our Nursing program.

About Funding

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Plus, we'll help you explore other financial options that are available.

About Future Employment

At Concorde, you'll be training in a career field where trained professionals are in demand. Plus, upon graduation, we offer excellent job search assistance to help you every step of the way.

About Accreditation

Concorde is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Concorde Career College - Kansas City.