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PRACTICAL NURSING
 When you complete the Practical Nursing program at Concorde Career College – Aurora's location and pass the licensing examination, you will enter the workforce as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Practical nurses provide bedside nursing care at the direction of physicians and/or registered nurses. 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 licensed practical nurse or LPN assesses the patient's condition to contribute to the nursing diagnosis made by the RN and for planning, implementation and evaluation in providing care.
Licensed Practical Nurses are integral to nursing because they provide individualized care in a variety of healthcare settings such as acute care, long-term care, home health care, and other community healthcare agencies.
Practical nursing students benefit from extensive hands-on learning in one-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. Concorde Career College – Aurora offers training to fit any schedule with a location near downtown Denver. Contact us today for more information about the Practical Nursing program.
What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about our Practical Nursing program:
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 Practical Nurse Clinicals is 605.
What skills will I learn?
During the course of the Practical Nursing program you'll learn:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Administration of Medications
- Legal & 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
- Psychosocial impact of disease
- Leadership principles
Where can I work?
As a Licensed Practical Nurse or LPN you can work at any of the following places:
- Hospitals
- Long-term Care Facilities
- Physician's Offices
- Home Health Agencies
- Hospice Agencies
- Residential Care Facilities
- Schools
- Government Agencies
- Community Agencies
- Registries
Are there really jobs available for me?
Absolutely. Check out the healthcare job listings in your local newspaper and you'll see that there are opportunities in vocational nursing. The jobs are out there, so don't wait any longer if you want a healthcare career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, you will receive a Diploma from Concorde Career College. Our State-Board of Nursing approved program will prepare you to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, NCLEX.PN
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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