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Match the LVN Role to Your Personality

Match the LVN Role to Your Personality

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Match the LVN Role to Your Personality

For anyone new to nursing or considering enrolling in an LVN program, it makes perfect sense that you’d have questions about what kind of LVN role is ideal for your personality. Your studies and certification will enable you to work in a number...
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Mark Miller Oct 15, 2019 , , Comments Disabled
5 Ways to Say “Thank You” to Your Favorite Nurse

5 Ways to Say “Thank You” to Your Favorite Nurse

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5 Ways to Say “Thank You” to Your Favorite Nurse

Is there a nurse in your life who has made a huge impact on you? Whether you have a nurse in your family who shows up every day for you and their patients, or if you are one of those patients who wants to share some extra love with a nurse who helped...
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Mark Miller Nov 18, 2018 , , , Comments Disabled
Top 10 Reasons to Become a Nurse

Top 10 Reasons to Become a Nurse

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Top 10 Reasons to Become a Nurse

If you’ve just started looking into becoming a nurse or signing up for an LVN program in California, we put together a list of what we think are the most compelling and common sense reasons to take the plunge. The reality is that nursing is a very...
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Mark Miller Feb 26, 2018 , , , , , , , , Comments Disabled
5 Causes of the Very Real Nursing Shortage

5 Causes of the Very Real Nursing Shortage

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5 Causes of the Very Real Nursing Shortage

It’s nearly impossible to scan past a headline today without reading about the pending nursing shortage. Is the pending staffing crisis is real or just media hype? The truth: the healthcare industry is facing a huge need for nurses in the next decade....
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Mark Miller Oct 21, 2017 , , , , , Comments Disabled
Nurses Show the Nation How to Respond to Natural Disasters Like Earthquakes and Hurricanes

Nurses Show the Nation How to Respond to Natural Disasters Like Earthquakes and Hurricanes

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Nurses Show the Nation How to Respond to Natural Disasters Like Earthquakes and Hurricanes

Whether it’s earthquakes in Mexico City or hurricanes on our own shores, nurses continue to show up and make all the difference when and how they can. Nurses know what to do in a crisis. It’s part of their training and their skillset. However,...
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Mark Miller Oct 07, 2017 , Comments Disabled
Five Nursing Specialties Explained: Neonatal Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Critical Care Nurse & Informatics Nurse

Five Nursing Specialties Explained: Neonatal Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Critical Care Nurse & Informatics Nurse

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Five Nursing Specialties Explained: Neonatal Nurse, Clinical Nurse, Critical Care Nurse & Informatics Nurse

Nursing students enrolled in an LVN program in Los Angeles are granting themselves access to an exciting and rewarding career path. Whether or not you have considered transitioning to an RN later, anyone new to nursing has plenty of opportunity down the...
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Mark Miller Sep 23, 2017 , , , Comments Disabled
Understanding the Ins and Outs of Applying For Financial Aid for LVN Certification

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Applying For Financial Aid for LVN Certification

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Understanding the Ins and Outs of Applying For Financial Aid for LVN Certification

As you consider your future as an LVN, you’re understandably curious about applying for and receiving financial aid. At CDI: we make sure that every qualified student* gets all the support they need in understanding the various levels of aid available...
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Mark Miller Sep 09, 2017 Comments Disabled
Our LVN Graduates Say it Better than We Ever Could

Our LVN Graduates Say it Better than We Ever Could

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Our LVN Graduates Say it Better than We Ever Could

If you’re still looking for an LVN program in California, we hope you’ll spend some time reading about why we were named the #1 nursing school in the state. We could list our many accomplishments and the overall strength of our program, but...
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Mark Miller Jul 11, 2017 , , , , Comments Disabled
5 Steps to Negotiating Your Way to a Higher Nursing Salary

5 Steps to Negotiating Your Way to a Higher Nursing Salary

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5 Steps to Negotiating Your Way to a Higher Nursing Salary

It takes a lot of energy, time, concentration, and motivation to become an LVN. You may already be planning steps to transition into a career as an RN or figuring out how to navigate the a brand new and rewarding career as an LVN. No matter where you...
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Mark Miller Jun 20, 2017 , , , Comments Disabled
How to Transition from an LVN to an RN

How to Transition from an LVN to an RN

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How to Transition from an LVN to an RN

The advantage of enrolling in a vocational nurse program is beneficial for many people who want, or need, to start their nursing careers as quickly as possible. Once you become an LVN, you can start gaining valuable job experience sooner than enrolling...
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Mark Miller Jun 03, 2017 , , , , , , Comments Disabled
California Nurses and LVNs: Five Ways to Honor Nurses For National Nurses Week

California Nurses and LVNs: Five Ways to Honor Nurses For National Nurses Week

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California Nurses and LVNs: Five Ways to Honor Nurses For National Nurses Week

Every year, for National Nurses Week, there are plenty of headlines about nurse honorees in California who have been awarded local, regional and even national awards. Before it rolls around again, before your employer leaves a plant and a card on your...
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Mark Miller May 22, 2017 , , , , Comments Disabled
Too Good to Be True: Inspiring Real Life Nursing Stories

Too Good to Be True: Inspiring Real Life Nursing Stories

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Too Good to Be True: Inspiring Real Life Nursing Stories

Somewhere there must be a statistic of just how many heroic things nurses do every minute of every day. There seems to be no end to the level of generosity and compassion that nurses show both to their patients and complete strangers alike. We love to...
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Mark Miller Apr 21, 2017 , , , Comments Disabled
CDI named Best LVN School in California

CDI named Best LVN School in California

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CDI named Best LVN School in California

It isn’t often that you get to brag, but we’re about to do just that. CDI was just named by PracticalNursing.org as the number one LVN program in California for 2017. We certainly strive to provide the best attention to our students that we...
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Mark Miller Mar 17, 2017 , , Comments Disabled
10 Career Tips for Nursing Students

10 Career Tips for Nursing Students

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10 Career Tips for Nursing Students

Even if you just started your first week of nursing school, it’s an excellent good time to start thinking about how to prepare for your eventual job search. It’s not that far down the road, after all, especially if you’ve enrolled in...
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Mark Miller Mar 09, 2017 , , , , , , Comments Disabled
CDI’s Great Nurses in History Series: Florence Nightingale

CDI’s Great Nurses in History Series: Florence Nightingale

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CDI’s Great Nurses in History Series: Florence Nightingale

Nurses and their profession have evolved throughout history. While the practice of nursing predates the founding of the Catholic church, it became a recognized profession in the mid-1800s. The modern nursing movement was born thanks to the ardent efforts...
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Mark Miller Feb 17, 2017 , Comments Disabled
Myth of LVN Programs Online

Myth of LVN Programs Online

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Myth of LVN Programs Online

While online education has become increasingly common and popular, online nursing programs may not be entirely appropriate for achieving the dream of becoming a licensed vocational nurse. If you’re looking to understand the difference between an...
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Mark Miller Feb 03, 2017 , , Comments Disabled
Attention All Nursing Students: 5 Tips to Avoid Burnout

Attention All Nursing Students: 5 Tips to Avoid Burnout

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Attention All Nursing Students: 5 Tips to Avoid Burnout

Change can be exhilarating, and there’s nothing quite like the excitement that comes with embarking on a new program and, with it, a new career. Now that the stress of school, or your nursing career, is truly upon you, it’s time to learn how...
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Mark Miller Jan 22, 2017 , , Comments Disabled
Understanding LVNs: 5 Most Common Misunderstandings

Understanding LVNs: 5 Most Common Misunderstandings

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Understanding LVNs: 5 Most Common Misunderstandings

A licensed vocational nurse, more commonly called licensed professional nurses (LPNs) outside of California, share many of the same duties and responsibilities as registered nurses. Read more below to learn how invaluable vocational nurses are in healthcare....
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Five Reasons to Enroll at CDI

Five Reasons to Enroll at CDI

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Five Reasons to Enroll at CDI

Learn more about becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse.  Find out more about how CDI gets you licensed and working in 13 months.  The Career Development Institute has been educating new nurses and kickstarting their exciting new careers in healthcare...
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Mark Miller Nov 18, 2016 , , , , , Comments Disabled
5 Main Differences Between an LVN and an RN

5 Main Differences Between an LVN and an RN

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5 Main Differences Between an LVN and an RN

Congratulations on making the decision to enter the expanding healthcare field. If you’re investigating your options for a nursing degree, understanding the difference between a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or a registered nurse (RN) can be overwhelming....
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Mark Miller Oct 27, 2016 , , , , , , , , Comments Disabled
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