Practical Nursing Diploma
Learn the Fundamentals of Patient Care
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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 practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians.
As an LPN, you could do everything from help feed new babies, change bandages in acute care, keep chemotherapy patients comfortable during treatment, or help older patients dress. You’ll also update patient charts and communicate important information to the rest of the health care team.
Daytime or Evening/Weekend Program Format
Concorde offers the practical nursing diploma in a full-time daytime format or part-time on evenings and weekends.
The daytime program is designed to be completed in as few as 13 months.* The evening/weekend program is designed to be completed in as few as 20 months.* The curriculum, instructors, and clinical experiences will be the same.
PROGRAM FACTS
Skill Building
Learn foundational skills to care for patients from birth to the elder years.
Versatile Curriculum
Program includes NCLEX-PN review to help you prepare for licensure exam.†
Flexible Class Schedules
Daytime 13-month program or evening/weekend 20-month program available.*
Practical Nursing Curriculum
Concorde Jacksonville’s practical nursing diploma covers knowledge and skills for serving patients with a wide range of conditions and needs. You’ll have the opportunity to learn practical skills for taking vital signs, inserting catheters and more in the classroom. Then, you’ll apply those skills during clinical experienceᶛᶛ in a variety of real-world settings.
- Foundations of Nursing
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
- Human Growth and Development
- Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing Care
- NCLEX Review
- Pharmacology
Approval Statement
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Health, Division of Medical Quality Insurance, Florida Board of Nursing. Pursuant to subsection 464.019 (6) (a) 2, F.S., Concorde Career Institute has been placed on probationary status until the program achieves a graduate passage rate that equals or exceeds the required passage rate for any one calendar year.
†Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment. 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.
*Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to the current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.
ᶛᶛClinical 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.
Take the Next Step Now
Think you’d love to work as a practical nurse? Contact Concorde Jacksonville today to learn if our program is right for you!
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