Programs
VOCATIONAL NURSE/NURSING
Upon completion of the Vocational Nurse/Nursing program at Concorde Career Colleges, and passing the licensing examination, you can enter the workforce as a competent, skilled nurse. Vocational Nurses provide bedside nursing care at the direction of physicians and/or registered nurses. The practice of Vocational 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. We're here to help you obtain the education and training you need to succeed in this important medical field.
As a licensed professional, the LVN 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.
LVNs are integral to nursing. They provide individualized care in a variety of healthcare settings such as acute care, long-term care, home healthcare, and other community healthcare agencies.
Vocational Nursing students benefit from extensive hands-on learning. Much of their preparation for nursing focuses on supervised clinical experiences with real clients in real healthcare facilities. This clinical component of education is one of the major strengths of the Vocational Nursing program.
Because of the versatility in their study, LVNs are among the most patient-focused members of any healthcare team.
How long is the program?
Students in our daytime Vocational Nurse/Nursing program earn their diploma in 13 months; those in the weekend program earn their diploma in 20 months.*
*Program length and degree type may vary by campus.
What skills will I learn?
- Anatomy and physiology
- Pharmacology
- Administration of medications
- Legal and ethical responsibilities
- Nutrition
- Common disease processes
- Preventative nursing care
- Therapeutic nursing care
- Rehabilitative nursing care
- Restorative nursing care
- Nursing interventions for patient care
- Cultural differences in caring for patients
- Phsychosocial impact of disease
- Leadership principles
Where can I work?
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Physicians’ offices
- Home health agencies
- Hospice agencies
- Residential care facilities
- Schools
- Government agencies
- Community agencies
- Registries
WONDERING ABOUT THE DETAILS?
We know how important information is to planning your education. We are very happy to discuss our current program details with you personally. You can call us anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. You can also click the link below for more information about our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important information. There is even a helpful career video.
If you have questions about Financial Aid, your representative will refer you to our experienced Financial Aid staff, here specifically to help you fund your education.
Available Campuses
1 Weekend program not available.
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