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Your Earning Potential as an LVN in California: How Does it Compare?

Investing in your education is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. As you research different careers, you’re probably also researching programs at both trade schools and 4-year colleges/universities. Today, young people...

Mark Miller Feb 19, 2020 LVN Salary Comments Disabled

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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Five Common Myths About LVNs in California

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Five Common Myths About LVNs in California

A common misconception is that a licensed vocational (or practical) nurse is that they aren’t really nurses. Yes, becoming a registered nurse (RN) requires more schooling and RNs have different opportunities than an LVN. However, becoming a vocational...

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Career Development: Staying Focused on Your Career Goals

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Career Development: Staying Focused on Your Career Goals

Every professional needs to revisit their personal career development regularly. Both seasoned nurses and newly hired LVNs in California alike deserve opportunities to examine their individual goals. Whether you are interested in management and leadership...

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5 LVN Tips to Pass the NCLEX PN the FIRST Time

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5 Tips to Pass the NCLEX PN the FIRST Time

5 LVN Tips to Pass the NCLEX PN the FIRST Time

These NCLEX PN test taking tips help make sure you are as ready as possible.

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5 Nursing Student Heroes

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5 Nursing Student Heroes

Aspiring nurse heroes deserve just as much recognition. We found these stories to be truly inspirational. We hope you do, too.

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Big Trends Impacting Nursing in 2019

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Big Trends Impacting Nursing in 2019

Since the First World War, the nursing profession has constantly reinvented itself. In today’s modern world, nurses are becoming increasingly vital to deliver excellent care to a larger population. The industry is responding in ways that will continue...

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Getting a Job: 5 Career Paths for LVNs

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Getting a Job: 5 Career Paths for LVNs

We put together a brief explanation of what you can look forward to once you become certified and graduate.

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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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5 Books About Nursing by Nurses

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5 Books About Nursing by Nurses

When it comes to the nursing profession, who better to talk about it than actual nurses? There are quite a few informative, inspiring, and entertaining non-fiction books by experienced nurses for you to choose from, so we narrowed down the list to our...

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Checklist: Must-Have Supplies for New Nursing Students

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Checklist: Must-Have Supplies for New Nursing Students

Congratulations on taking the next step in your career! It took you months to complete all those applications for your LVN program in California, apply for financial and, and make your final selection for a nursing school. Here you are, ready to start,...

Mark Miller Sep 30, 2018 Checklist for Nursing Comments Disabled

Nursing Specialties: Palliative Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

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Nursing Specialties: Palliative Care for Alzheimer’s Patients

Many prospective LVN students and new nursing professionals will find many job opportunities for different types of specialties. Palliative care for memory-affected patients is an important and growing area in healthcare. Nurses in this field work with...

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Keeping Cool: 5 Ways Nurses Deal with Tough Patients

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Keeping Cool: 5 Ways Nurses Deal with Tough Patients

Every nurse will tell you that relationship management is as important to the job, if not more so, as the vast medical knowledge that every career nurse has in their arsenal. Nurses face all types of challenges in dealing with patients both in and out...

Mark Miller Jul 09, 2018 CDI Los Angeles, LVN, Nursing, RN Comments Disabled

Breaking Down Nursing Team Roles

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Breaking Down Nursing Team Roles

When you enter the healthcare and nursing fields, you will be working within a team at a hospital or a medical office. To help new nurses and students understand where they will probably be slotted as a new staffer, we broke down the various team roles...

Mark Miller Jun 18, 2018 Nursing Team Roles Comments Disabled

Our Favorite National Nurses Week 2018 Stories

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Our Favorite National Nurses Week 2018 Stories

Our Favorite National Nurses Week 2018 Stories If you’re unfamiliar with the week that recognizes the uniformly remarkable contributions that nurses make to our society and our culture: it all started in 1954 in recognition, and on the 100th anniversary,...

Mark Miller May 20, 2018 CDI Los Angeles, LVN, Nursing, Nursing Week Comments Disabled

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...

Mark Miller Feb 26, 2018 A Job for Both Women and Men, Career Opportunities, Connecting with People, Current Job Sucks, Diverse Work Environment, Great Salary, Nursing Shortage, Saving Lives, Trusted Profession Comments Disabled

Advice for New Nurses

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Advice for New Nurses

The real growth curve for any new nurse starts the minute he or she graduates from nursing school and clocks in for that first shift. While your LVN or RN program provides you ample clinical hours: there’s nothing quite like the shock and thrill...

Mark Miller Feb 24, 2018 CDI Los Angeles, Job Functions, LVN, LVN Graduates, Nursing, Professionalism Comments Disabled

What is the Role of a Cardiac Nurse?

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What is the Role of a Cardiac Nurse?

As our students get ready to start their careers as LVNs in California, we love to engage and inform them about what kind of a career path is waiting for them once they start working. In honor of Valentine’s Day, what better specialty to discuss...

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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....

Mark Miller Oct 21, 2017 Accelerated Program, CDI Los Angeles, LVN, Nursing, Nursing Shortage, RN Comments Disabled

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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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...

Mark Miller Sep 23, 2017 Clinical Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Informatics Nurse, Neonatal Nurse Comments Disabled

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...

Mark Miller Sep 09, 2017 FASFA Comments Disabled

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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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...

Mark Miller Jun 20, 2017 Nursing Interviews, Nursing Salary Advice, Professionalism, Talking Salary Comments Disabled

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...

Mark Miller Jun 03, 2017 CDI Los Angeles, Job Placement, LVN Graduates, LVN to RN Bridge Program, NCLEX, Nursing, RN Comments Disabled

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...

Mark Miller May 22, 2017 California Nurses, LVN, LVN Graduates, Nurses Week, RN Comments Disabled

Welcome to National Nurses Week

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Welcome to National Nurses Week

Every year, from May 6 through May 12, the American Nurses Association (ANA) supports National Nurses Week to celebrate the contribution of the literal backbone of the healthcare industry. These dates aren’t arbitrary: May 12 is Florence Nightingale’s...

Mark Miller May 09, 2017 LVN, National School Nurse Day, Nursing, RN Comments Disabled

Top Five Gross Nursing Duties

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Top Five Gross Nursing Duties

Nursing is a proud tradition. It’s also, year after year, named by top pollsters as the most trusted profession in the U.S. Vocational nursing is not, however, a glamor gig. It is hard work. The hours are long. While the job is unquestionably rewarding,...

Mark Miller Apr 26, 2017 Blood, Butts, Catheters, Poop, Sores, Wounds Comments Disabled

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...

Mark Miller Apr 21, 2017 CDI Los Angeles, LVN, Nursing, Nursing Interviews Comments Disabled

5 Nurses Who Are 21st Century Heroes

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5 Nurses Who Are 21st Century Heroes

We all know that nurses perform heroic acts as part of the job. Some, though, go beyond the call of duty on their time off. There are dozens of stories like this out there because nurses are never one to back down from an emergency or a crisis. Still,...

Mark Miller Apr 01, 2017 Basic Nursing Skills, LVN, Nursing, Nursing Stories Comments Disabled

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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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...

Mark Miller Mar 09, 2017 Basic Nursing Skills, Career, CDI Interview, LVN, LVN Graduates, Nursing, Talking Salary Comments Disabled

Five Steps to Survive Long Nursing Shifts

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Five Steps to Survive Long Nursing Shifts

Even when you’re brand new to nursing school, it doesn’t take long to hear the rumblings of how to survive the professional realities of long and overnight shifts. We have some tips from the pros to help you not just survive but thrive as...

Mark Miller Mar 04, 2017 LVN, Surviving Nursing School Comments Disabled

Five Nurse Qualities That Will Make You a Great LVN

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Five Nurse Qualities That Will Make You a Great LVN

Now that you’ve started on the road to becoming a licensed vocational nurse, it’s time to focus on how you can make your profession as rewarding as possible. Nursing is a challenging field, to say the least, and now that you’ve embarked...

Mark Miller Feb 17, 2017 LVN Comments Disabled

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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Earn More Money Now as an LVN

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Earn More Money Now as an LVN

An LVN Degree Could Help You Earn More Than a Bachelor’s Degree There’s no question that, in 2017, you need some kind of secondary education after high school to get a stable, well-paying job. For many generations, the obvious step after graduation...

Mark Miller Feb 08, 2017 LVN, Salary Comments Disabled

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...

Mark Miller Feb 03, 2017 In-Person Tutoring and NCLEX Preparation, Make Nursing Relationships, The Benefits of Classroom over LPN Programs Comments Disabled

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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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

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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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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....

Mark Miller Oct 27, 2016 Job Functions, Licensing, LVN, NCLEX, Nursing, RN, Salaries, Schooling, Work Environments Comments Disabled

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