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NURSING - BRIDGE PROGRAM OPTION - (AAS)
 The Nursing Bridge Program offered at the Concorde Career College – Aurora location 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 healthcare workforce as confident, competent professional Nurses. The RN is highly skilled and educated. The RN is prepared to function in the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and contributing member of a healthcare team. While at the bedside, the RN is accountable for decisions that impact the healthcare outcomes for the patient. The scope of the RN's practice is defined in the State of Colorado's Nurse
Practice Act.
Applicants who meet all admission criteria and possess a current, unencumbered license to practice in the State of Colorado as LPNs, will be given advanced standing and receive credit for basic nursing courses on review of official transcripts.
Applicants enrolling in Concorde's Nursing Bridge Program Option begin their Nursing courses with a Life Span transitions course. This course is designed to transition the student from the role of a practical nurse to the role of a Registered Nurse. The content is based on successful completion and licensure of the LPN and prior studies and work experience. Ethical, legal and theoretical principles, boundaries, issues and challenges facing the professional Registered Nurse are covered. The LPN is introduced to critical-thinking, therapeutic communication and research processes. Our campus is located near downtown Denver.
Upon successful completion of the Life Span Transitions Course, the Transition/Bridge 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.
What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about Concorde's Nursing Bridge Program.
How long is the program?
The entire program at Concorde consists of six ten week terms, for a total of 15 months.
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
Yes! In addition to the realistic laboratory environment Concorde provides, we also offer hands-on working experience called Clinicals. These Clinicals take place in a variety of healthcare environments where the student will train next to working health professionals. The number of hours in our Nursing Bridge Program Option Clinicals is 540 hours.
What skills will I learn?
- Anatomy and physiology
- Growth and development
- Pharmacology
- Nutrition
- Communication
- Sciences
- Care of patients with complex illnesses
- Critical thinking
- Maternal-child care
- Care of the pediatric patient
- Community health
- Leadership
Where can I work?
- Acute care
- Sub-acute care
- Surgical centers
- Ambulatory care centers
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Long-term care facilities
- Home health agencies
- Hospices
- Community health agencies
- Schools
- Government agencies
Are there really jobs available for me?
Absolutely. Get a copy of your local newspaper and read through the healthcare job listings then go online to search some of the excellent resource websites for opportunities in vocational nursing such as career.com, salary.com as well as look at projections from The Bureau of Labor and Statistics and other government and industry resources. Look for your potential job category and see for yourself the opportunities that can be available to you when you complete your Concorde training. If you're interested in a certain facility we encourage you to contact their Human Resources department. The jobs are out there... so don't wait any longer if you want to work in healthcare. Come to Concorde and we'll prepare you quickly and thoroughly for your new career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Yes! Upon successful completion of the Nursing Bridge Program, you will receive the Concorde Career College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. You will also have the opportunity and privilege to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, NCLEX.RN
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. If you have questions about financial aid, your representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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