Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers, Florida

Thursday after their final exam, dental treasure hunt was a huge success! 🦷🍩 Our students had an amazing time working together, solving clues, and showing off their dental knowledge. After all their hard work, teamwork, and laughs, they definitely earned their sweet treats at the doughnut shop! So proud of this fun group and the memories we made today.

Know a first responder interested in training for a healthcare career? Helping others isn’t just what they do — it’s who they are.
Concorde’s First Responder Grant can help turn their experience into a healthcare career that keeps making a difference.
Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2WNd

As Nurses Month comes to a close, we're ending with one more incredible story. 🌟 Meet Andrea Merriweather, Nursing Instructor at Concorde Memphis!

Q: What does being a nurse mean to you personally?
A: "Being a nurse means being trusted to step into people's lives when they may be scared, hurting, confused, or unsure of what comes next. It is not just about tasks or skills. It is about paying attention, speaking up when something does not feel right, teaching in a way people can understand, and caring for the whole person. Nursing has shaped so much of who I am. It has taught me how to lead, advocate, stay calm in hard moments, and serve with both knowledge and heart."

Q: What inspired you to become a nurse?
A: "One of the moments that stayed with me happened when I was a small child. There was an elderly gentleman in our neighborhood who would offer to do odd jobs so he could earn enough money to buy food from the local corner store. One evening, my family came home with food from a fast-food restaurant. My mother saw him walking down the street, stopped, gave him her sandwich, and told him to wait while she went inside to get change so he could buy something to drink. By the time we came back to the door, he was gone. That moment stayed with me. It taught me that people can be hurting, hungry, afraid, or in need in ways we may not always recognize. Nursing became the way I could care for strangers, meet people in vulnerable moments, and make an impact when it mattered most."

Andrea, your story is a beautiful reminder of why nursing is so much more than a career — it's a calling. Happy Nurses Month! 💙

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Nurses are more than caregivers — they're the glue that holds healthcare together. 🩺

In honor of Nurses Month, we sat down with three of our incredible nursing faculty members to talk about the heart, hustle, and reality of nursing. From the military to the bedside, from the ICU to the classroom — their journeys are raw, real, and inspiring.

🎥 Watch the full panel interview at the link in our bio.

Behind The Scrubs: The Heart, Hustle & Reality of Nursing | Concorde Career College What does it really mean to have the heart of a nurse? In this panel interview, three of our nursing faculty — Michael, Tina, and Sheila — open up about thei...

This Nurses Month, we're sharing the stories of the educators behind our nursing programs. 🌟 Meet Jayleena Annoh, Nursing Instructor at Concorde Memphis!

Q: What does being a nurse mean to you personally?
A: "Being a nurse, to me, means stepping into a role that is grounded in purpose and accountability. Being an active part of the solution in a system where patients depend on skilled, compassionate care. It is more than performing tasks; it is the integration of clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and human connection to meet patients where they are, especially in moments of vulnerability. To be entrusted with someone's care during one of the most difficult times in their life is not something I take lightly, it is a privilege and a responsibility that I carry with pride. As an educator, I recognize that shaping future nurses extends that impact beyond the bedside. It reinforces the responsibility to model best practices, uphold standards, and contribute to a profession that demands lifelong learning and continuous growth.”

Jayleena, the passion you bring to nursing and education is truly something special. Happy Nurses Month! 💙

Attention First Responders 🚨
You’ve seen the impact of healthcare firsthand. The same skills that make you a trusted first responder make you a natural fit for healthcare:

✔️ Courage under pressure.
✔️ Dedication to helping others.
✔️ Problem-solving that saves lives.

Learn how Concorde’s First Responder Grant can open the door to training for a career in healthcare: https://brnw.ch/21x2OAi

This , we honor and deeply appreciate three incredible on our campus: Malcolm Mabien [Army], Luis Rodriguez [Navy], and Dr. Stephen Belcher [Army]. Your courage, sacrifice, and service inspire us every day. We thank you from the bottom of our 💗hearts.