Vocational Nursing
Program Overview
As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Vocational Nursing combines nursing skills with human understanding to care for both chronically and acutely ill patients in a variety of settings. The program combines classroom study with clinical experience in a variety of settings. Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination–Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). 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.
California State Licensure Requirements
- Must successfully complete the NCLEX-PN.
- Must be a graduate of a California accredited school of Vocational Nursing or one of the following:
- Be a graduate of an out-of-state school of Practical/Vocational Nursing;
- Have the equivalent education and/or experience; or
- Have nursing service in the Medical Corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Clinical Sites
A current list of Board approved clinical facilities may be found posted outside the Director of Nursing’s office.
Program Objectives
The objective of this program is to prepare the student with sufficient theoretical knowledge and specialized practical skills to qualify for an entry-level position as a member of the nursing staff in acute care hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians’ offices, and other healthcare agencies.
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
This applies to students starting on or after June 7, 2021
Diploma Program
1722 Contact Hours
66.5 Semester Credits
50 Instructional Weeks – Full Time
Average Time to Complete – 12 Months
Program Overview
As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Vocational Nursing combines nursing skills with human understanding to care for both chronically and acutely ill patients in a variety of settings. The program combines classroom study with clinical experience in a variety of settings. Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination–Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). 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 Mission
Concorde Career College Practical Nursing Program ensures the healthcare community of competent graduates who are capable and productive entry-level practitioners. These individuals espouse professionalism and adhere to established standards of care and ethical practice.
Program Philosophy
The Vocational Nursing program is founded on beliefs that are consistent with the parent organization and the community at large. The faculty of the Vocational Nursing program hold the following beliefs about the individual, nursing, health, and nursing education.
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Concorde Practical Nursing graduates will:
- 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.
California State Requirements
- Must successfully complete the NCLEX-PN.
- Must be a graduate of a California accredited school of Vocational Nursing or one of the following:
- Be a graduate of an out-of-state school of Practical/Vocational Nursing;
- Have the equivalent education and/or experience; or
- Have nursing service in the Medical Corps of any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States
Term 1
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
PNVN1811
PNVN1319
Term 2
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
PNVN1729
PNVN1111
PNVN1319
PNVN1811
PNVN1521
PNVN1111
PNVN1319
PNVN1811
Term 3
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
PNVN1739
PNVN1521
PNVN1729
PNVN1631
PNVN1521
PNVN1729
Term 4
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
PNVN1749
PNVN1631
PNVN1739
PNVN1541
PNVN1631
PNVN1739
Term 5
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
(Ground/Online)
PNVN1350
PNVN1759
All Courses
In Terms 1-4
PNVN1150
PNVN1759
All Courses
In Terms 1-4
PNVN1150
PNVN1350
All Courses
In Terms 1-4