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Nursing Practice (Associate of Applied Science)

Memphis, TN

Nursing is among the noblest of professions

Think about it. Years and decades beyond your treatment of a patient, that patient might not remember your name, but they'll always remember how you made them feel.


The Concorde Memphis Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Practice program is a hands-on career focused nursing program that prepares  students to pursue careers in nursing.

Through virtual coursework, in-person labs, and clinical rotations. Concorde's nursing students develop understanding of theory and practical direct patient application. Upon successful completion of the nursing program, graduates may apply to take the National Council  Licensure  Examination for Registered Nurses®  (NCLEX-RN) and apply to the Tennessee State Board of Nursing for licensure.

Now Enrolling for Memphis's Nursing Program

Concorde's Memphis campus is seeking dedicated students who want to:

  • Learn to help deliver direct care to patients in need, working with physicians and other medical practitioners
  • Prepare for career opportunities in private practices, clinics, acute care, long-term care, hospice, and more
  • Complete the associate of science degree program in as few as 20-months 

Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual Career Planning Session to explore if the nursing program is right for you!

  1. **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for registered nurses 2023-2033 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

20

Months

77.0

Credit Hours

165

Lab Hours

670

Clinical Hours

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Curriculum

Nursing Program Philosophy

Concorde nursing program is designed to prepare nurses to function safely and effectively in the generalist role. We strive to prepare culturally competent nurses while demonstrating professionalism, unwavering service, disseminating evidence-based nursing knowledge, and a rigorous curriculum with high regard to the quality and safety standards of nursing education.


Memphis Nursing Program Goal

In congruence with Concorde's general mission statement, the goal of the nursing program is to equip students for successful employment in the field of nursing through high caliber training with practical, real world experiences along with student centered support.


Nursing Program Purpose

The purpose of the Concorde Memphis Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Practice program is to:

  • Provide a learning environment that will led to successful completion of program objectives
  • Prepare a responsible and accountable professional nurse who uses critical thinking while providing competent, safe, client/patient care.
  • Prepare the graduate to provide nursing care in a variety of settings.
  • Prepare the graduate to value personal and professional growth as lifelong learners.
  • Prepare the graduate to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN® examination on first attempt and become gainfully employed. 

Graduate Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, it is intended that the students will:

  • Provide safe, compassionate, culturally competent, patient-centered, quality care in a variety of settings for patients across the lifespan in response to their changing health needs.
  • Examine the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice to challenge the status quo, question underlying assumptions, and offer new insights to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities.
  • Use the nursing process to make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care and promote the health of patients within a family and community context.
  • Demonstrate excellence using evidence-based practice in integrity, responsibility, professional identity, and ethical decision making in the role of the nurse while advocating for patients, families, colleagues, community, and self.
  • Utilize information technology, professional standards, and professional communication to emerge as leaders in inter-professional collaboration in the provision of safe, quality, care for patients and families. 

Nursing Program Delivery

The Nursing Practice program is delivered in a blended format. Some courses will be delivered entirely online, entirely on-ground or with an appropriate blend of both online and on-ground hours in the same course. The campus may have the option to deliver general education courses either online or on-ground depending on local need and availability. 


Clinical Experience

All nursing students, as a requirement for graduation, must complete in-person hands-on clinical hours. Concorde's clinical coordinator will help secure the necessary site hours for students. 

Address and Hours

Memphis Campus

5100 Poplar Ave.
Suite 132
Memphis, Tennessee 38137

PH: (901) 881-2694
FX: (901) 761-3293

Campus Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
  • Friday 8 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed

Career Outlook

Nurses are Key to a Health Care System

The nursing field is expected to continue to grow nationally, driven in part by projected growth in the population and aging baby boomer generation. 

Growth is expected for a number of reasons, including and increased emphasis on preventive care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity and demand for healthcare services from aging population. While people live longer, more people will retire, and this will include nursing professionals. 

While the very population that needs nursing care grows, the gap in active nursing professionals will grow. A challenge that will drive additional demand for skilled nursing graduates.

6%

Projected national job demand for Registered Nurses  from 2023-2033 

197,200 RNs Projected 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nursing continues to be a fast-growing profession with an anticipated projected national increase of 197,200 job openings from 2023-2033, which is a projected national growth rate of 6%. 


Where do Registered Nurses Work

Following successful completion of the nursing degree program and the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), graduates can pursue nursing roles in a variety of health care settings including:

  • Hospitals
  • Acute Care Facilities
  • Subacute Care Facilities
  • Hospice
  • Surgical Centers
  • Ambulatory Care Centers
  • In-Home Healthcare

What Does it Feel Like to be a Registered Nurse

It can be invigorating, fulfilling, stressful, exhausting, frustrating and enlightening; often in the same moment. The opportunity care for patients in need with dignity can be gratifying.  Helping a patient or client through post-operative treatment or administering care and comfort through their final hours can truly make a difference. You can find dignity in the simplest tasks such as bathing a patient. The gratitude from patients and their families can fuel your day.

The intellectual challenges of patient care and the healthcare system can stretch your mind. But at the same time, the collegial relationships with other health professional will buoy you in tough moments. For many, nursing defines who they are. 


What is a Career and Academic Path for Registered Nurses

Graduates of an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program can "bridge" to a bachelor's in nursing (BSN) degree program in pursuit of increased clinical and supervisory responsibilities. BSNs can go on to pursue advanced degrees in a variety of specializations like oncology, pediatrics, etc., as well as careers as a nurse practitioner or nurse educator. Many RNs take on academic roles, training future nurses. Others assume health management positions in the insurance and pharmacy sectors. Some RNs find employment in roles ranging from research to medical device and pharmaceutical sales. 

Financial Aid

As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs for those who qualify.

Accreditation

Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.

Tennessee Board of Nursing:

The Nursing Practice Program has been granted Initial Approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Tennessee Board of Nursing, Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Health Licensure and Regulation, Division of Health Related Boards; 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243. https://www.tennessee.gov/health

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FAQ

Nursing Program FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers.

6 Questions

The Nursing Program at Concorde can be completed in as few as 20 months.

Call us to find out when the Nursing Program starts at a Concorde campus location near you. Program start dates are also listed in each campus's catalog, which can be found at here.

According to BLS.gov, the nursing job field is expected to grow by 6 percent from 2022-2032. As the health care needs of baby boomers increase, the continuing need for registered nurses is expected to rise.

  1. **Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for registered nurses 2022-2032 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.

Nurses work to save lives every day, making sure that their patients receive the best care. They are well-respected and work in a stable industry. No two days look the same. Different patients call for different challenges to tackle each day. As a nurse, you can also choose to specialize in a particular field based on your interests.
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our Nursing Programs.
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.