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.
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.
AAS in Nursing - RN
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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).