Career Development Institute: Your Pathway to Success in Nursing

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Embarking on a fulfilling and rewarding career in nursing starts with choosing the right education. We are proud to announce that Career Development Institute has been recognized as one of the top VN nursing schools in the vibrant city of Los Angeles by nursingprocess.org. With a legacy spanning over two decades, we have consistently provided […]

Accelerated Nursing Programs in California: What You Need to Know 

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Becoming a nurse in California is a huge career opportunity. By 2030, the Golden State will need nearly 400,000 nurses. With more baby boomers retiring from nursing, and a graying population in need of more nursing care, hospitals and facilities that care for those aging patients must hire tens of thousands of nurses per year. […]

How Much Does an LVN Make in California…and Other Common Questions about LVNs

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CDI has been training nurses since 1998. Throughout our history, we’ve witnessed many students become successful LVNS. It’s why we say this: Nursing isn’t just a career. It’s a calling.  Making the decision to start your career as a nurse is a huge step. Students come to our LVN program because it offers an accelerated […]

How to Transition from an LVN to an RN

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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 in a four-year institution and getting your bachelor’s degree. Many students also discover […]

Five Steps Towards a New Career in Nursing

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Statistically, healthcare, and more specifically nursing, is a field that is constantly growing. According to a 2015 report from Forbes, the hospital sector alone gained more than 100,000 jobs in that year. If you’re ready to make a career change, or if you’ve seen a lot of postings for nursing jobs in Los Angeles, check […]

Deciding on an LVN School in Los Angeles

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Deciding on a nursing school in Los Angeles is a choice that will impact the rest of your career. Before you register as a new student, it’s important to understand all the steps an institution needs to take to ensure that you will have a job at the end of your certification process. Please see […]

5 Main Differences Between an LVN and an RN

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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. Check out the main differences below so you can make an informed decision. 1. Schooling RNs require a […]

Why Students Choose CDI

Change your life and become a nurse.  Learn what recent LVN graduates have to say and why they picked CDI over other schools. Diego: When I started school, it was… I liked it a real lot. It was… even though it’s far from my, from home, I told myself, “You know, I could come here […]

Nathaly Talks About Her CDI Experience

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Change your life today and become a nurse. Learn what recent LVN graduate, Nathaly says about her experience at CDI. CDI Interviewer: So how was your experience at CDI?  Nathaly: It was great. I really, really enjoyed it. I loved it. I really…it was a little challenging, it was actually challenging at the end, especially […]

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