Prepare for a new career sooner than you think
Have you always dreamed of being in the health care field, helping patients with their basic needs during appointments and stays? Gain the fundamental knowledge about the nursing profession and health care system by becoming a vocational nurse.
Learn the Fundamentals of Patient Care
- Learn foundational skills to care for patients from birth to the elder years.
- Program includes NCLEX-PN review to help you prepare for the licensure exam.
- Daytime 12-month program available at both our Dallas and Grand Prairie locations.
- Part-time option available as a 20-month program at our Grand Prairie location.
Program Overview
Train to become an important member of the health care team—and to qualify to pursue roles in a variety of health care settings. Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians.
LVNs may do a little of everything: helping feed new babies, changing bandages in acute care, keeping chemotherapy patients comfortable during treatment, or helping older patients dress. They also update patient charts and communicate important information to the rest of the health care team.
Daytime or Evening/Weekend Program Options
You can pursue your vocational nursing diploma in a full-time daytime format or part-time on evenings and weekends. Daytime students can complete their diploma in as few as 12 months. Evening/weekend students can complete theirs in as few as 20 months at the Grand Prairie campus. The curriculum and clinical experiences will be the same.
Take the Next Step Now
Schedule your private tour to explore nursing with Concorde in Dallas today, because we know health care!
**Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for licensed practical/vocational nurses 2022-2032 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Curriculum
Concorde’s vocational nursing diploma teaches the knowledge and skills you need to prepare to serve patients with a wide range of conditions and needs. You’ll learn practical skills for taking vital signs, inserting catheters and more in the classroom. Then, you’ll apply those skills during clinical experience in a variety of real-world settings.
Nursing Learning Concepts
Faculty
Dallas Assistant Director of Nursing, Vocational Nursing Program
Tiffany Havard, RNC-OB
Health care has appealed to me since elementary school. My family was not in the medical field, but I felt inspired by my pediatrician. I started my college degree in pre-med, and while in school, I started working at a hospital part time. I quickly realized that I wanted to become a nurse because of the direct role they have in patient care.
I have now been a nurse for 19 years, and I know this is what I was meant to do. I want students to know that nursing has so many opportunities if you make the commitment to lifelong learning. Whether that be advancing your degree, or changing specialties, there is always something else to be explored.
What I love most about our nursing program here in Dallas is that we are like a family. We have created an environment where the staff work closely together to guide our students to success. We really get to know our students and build strong relationships with them that sometimes last beyond graduation. Our instructors push students to realize their full potential, and although it may seem frustrating at first, students always understand why we push them after they graduate our rigorous program.
There is nothing better than getting a call from a former student that they have gotten their dream job, or have moved forward and finished their RN degree. Knowing that I can directly have a lifelong impact on someone’s career makes all of the hard work worth it.
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.
*Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.
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 to those who qualify.
Accreditation
The Vocational Nursing program has been granted full approval with conditions by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Texas Board of Nursing: 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460, Austin, TX 78701; 512-305-7400; www.bon.texas.gov
Vocational Nursing Program FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers.
These are the same job roles. The biggest difference between these two programs is the name, which varies by state. For example, in both California and Texas, this type of nurse is called a VN, while in Florida, Colorado, and Oregon, the LPN name applies. Both LVNs and LPNs work under RNs and doctors and prepare you to take the NCLEX-PN examination to gain licensure. Concorde offers LPN career training as well through our PN Diploma program.
You can complete the PN (Practical Nursing) program in as little as 13 months. However, program length can vary by Concorde campus. Please check with an admissions advisor for program length information.
Call us to find out when the Practical 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 www.concorde.edu.
According to BLS.gov, the National Employment Demand (2022-2032) for the Practical Nurse job field is projected to grow 5%. As the healthcare needs of baby boomers increase, the continuing need for LPNs is expected to rise.
LPNs generally monitor patient vitals, perform basic healthcare duties, and report to the RN within their work environment. The extent of medical care they can provide depends on their training and state regulations. Because the need for LPNs is rising, their salaries grow exponentially as nurses take on more responsibility. You also have an opportunity to transition into becoming an RN.
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
You can complete the Vocational Nurse program in as little as 13 months. However, program length can vary by Concorde campus. Please check with an admissions advisor for program length information.
Call us to find out when the vocational Nursing Program starts at a Concorde campus location near you. Program start dates can also be found in the campus catalog located at www.Concorde.edu.
Vocational nurses enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. They assist patients with daily living, monitor activity, and provide bedside care. You also have an opportunity to transition into becoming an RN.
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our programs.
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.
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