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NURSING (AAS)
 Concorde Career College Aurora provides healthcare training in the Denver area that fits any schedule. Our nursing program offers everything you need to succeed in nursing leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. Upon completion of Concorde's Nursing program you will be prepared to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX.RN). Concorde graduates who pass the NCLEX.RN, can enter the healthcare workforce as confident, competent, professional entry level registered nurses. The RN is highly skilled and educated and 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.
Beginning nursing students are applicants who meet all admission criteria and are not Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) at the time of enrollment into this program. Beginning students in this nursing program are enrolled in general education courses, nursing theory courses, and clinical practice. The nursing courses begin with foundations courses that introduce students to the practice of nursing, nursing theories, legal and ethical issues in nursing, and basic concepts of patient care. 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 our Nursing program:
How long is the program?
The entire Nursing program at Concorde Career College – Aurora consists of six ten week terms, for a total of 15 months.
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
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. There are 810 clinical hours in our Nursing program.
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?
Yes! 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 our Nursing program, you will receive Concorde's Associate of Applied Science Degree. 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 that are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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