Practical Nursing Career Overview
Concorde's Practical Nursing program prepares graduates for entry-level nursing roles and to pursue licensure and become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). As a LPNs) provide basic care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians.
LPNs perform a variety of care in a variety settings:
- Helping feed new babies,
- Changing bandages in acute care,
- Keeping chemotherapy patients comfortable during treatment,
- Aiding aging patients maintain health and dignity
They also update patient charts and communicate important information to the rest of the health care team.
Aurora Practical Nursing Diploma Program Overview
Through Concorde's Practical Nursing program you can train to become a vital member of the health care team—and to qualify to pursue roles in a variety of health care settings. As you prepare to graduate, you will prepare for the NCLEX-PN exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
In this program you will learn intravenous (IV) skills and obtain certification that will offer the potential for increased wages from some employers in the area.
Now Enrolling for Aurora Practical Nursing Program
Concorde is seeking dedicated students who want to:
- Learn foundational skills to care for patients from birth to their senior years.
- Program includes NCLEX-PN review to help you prepare for the licensure exam.
- Complete your diploma in as few as 10-months.
Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual Career Planning Session to explore if the medical assistant program is right for you!
**Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for licensed practical/vocational nurses 2023-2033 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
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Curriculum
Concorde Aurora’s practical nursing diploma teaches the knowledge and skills you need to prepare to serve patients with a wide range of stable conditions and needs. You’ll learn practical skills for administering medications, taking vital signs, inserting catheters and more in the classroom and lab. Then, you’ll apply those skills during clinical experience in a variety of real-world settings.
- Provide safe, caring and compassionate nursing care to diverse patients across the lifespan in various healthcare settings using evidenced based practice to improve outcomes.
- Function as a competent, entry-level healthcare provider applying leadership and management skills and embracing ethical and legal principles in the provision of culturally appropriate nursing care.
- Collaborate with members of the inter-professional healthcare team to provide optimal care for diverse patients and their families.
- Communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal and technological methods with patients, families and members of the inter-professional healthcare team.
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.
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Aurora Campus
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111 N. Havana Street, Aurora, Colorado 80010
- (720) 808-0455
- (303) 839-5478
Campus Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday 7 am - 7 pm
- Friday 7 am - 6 pm
- Saturday By Appointment
- Sunday Closed
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.
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Scholarships
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The Healthcare Demand Grant is designed to assist new, enrolling students who are pursuing education in a healthcare program. No application process. All newly enrolled students are reviewed for eligibility.
Institutional Accreditation and Licensure
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.
Colorado State Board of Nursing: Approved
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
ACEN: Continuing Accreditation
The practical nursing program at Concorde Career College at the Aurora campus located in Aurora, Colorado is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
