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CDI College will train students through its practical nursing programs to become practical nurses, nurses, nurse practitioners, natural health practitioners, etc. and set them up well for future employment. At present, there are 2,583,770 people employed as registered nurses alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $66,530. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make on average $40,900 per year and there are about 728,670 of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Practical Nursing Common Job Tasks

performing routine laboratory tests
providing basic bedside care
feeding patients and infants

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Total Programs	104
Subject Areas	58

Practical Nursing

CDI College stands out among practical nursing schools for its commitment to quality education and the success of our students. Nursing, in Canada and around the world, is a highly respected and in-demand profession. A Practical Nurse is a valued member of any healthcare team. You need the right education to learn the nursing skills you'll need to thrive in workplaces like hospitals, clinics, schools, or long-term facilities. CDI College's 51-week training program thoroughly prepares students to enter a satisfying career as a practical nurse. The curriculum covers both practical and academic components to nursing education. The Nursing Arts courses teach students both holistic and clinical nursing placements in medical centres, acute care facilities, and gerontology wards. At the end of the program, students participate in a preceptorship and job search training in order to launch their practical nursing careers.

Prereq Degree

The minimum requirements for admission to CDI College is a high school diploma, unless otherwise specified in the program outline. For full admissions requirements you must speak with a CDI Admissions counselor.

Credit Transfer Restrictions

To have credits from another institution considered, students must show that the previous course completed is equivalent to the course they are looking to receive exemption from. Students must pay a credit transfer assessment fee for each course that prior learning credit is requested. Prior Learning/Advanced Standing credits can be granted for up to a maximum of 50% of the program. Any courses awarded such credits will have "CR" reflected on the transcript of marks. Credits awarded through advanced standing are not transferable to other learning institutions.


University of Pennsylvania
Total Programs	188
Number of Subjects	140
Rank in USA	5th


University of Southern California
Total Programs	251
Number of Subjects	166
Rank in USA	10th


Vanderbilt University
Total Programs	144
Number of Subjects	81
Rank in USA	17th


Boston College
Total Programs	112
Number of Subjects	94
Rank in USA	29th


Emory University
Total Programs	112
Number of Subjects	89
Rank in USA	30th


University of California-Davis
Total Programs	160
Number of Subjects	114
Rank in USA	41st


Michigan State University
Total Programs	220
Number of Subjects	164
Rank in USA	45th


University of Miami
Total Programs	177
Number of Subjects	151
Rank in USA	69th


University of Rochester
Total Programs	145
Number of Subjects	102
Rank in USA	76th


Case Western Reserve University
Total Programs	134
Number of Subjects	101
Rank in USA	87th


University of Vermont
Total Programs	141
Number of Subjects	127
Rank in USA	113th


Loyola University Chicago
Total Programs	160
Number of Subjects	125
Rank in USA	144th


University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Total Programs	93
Number of Subjects	101
Rank in USA	151st


University of San Diego
Total Programs	88
Number of Subjects	92
Rank in USA	155th


Duquesne University
Total Programs	152
Number of Subjects	127
Rank in USA	166th


Seattle University
Total Programs	106
Number of Subjects	118
Rank in USA	169th


Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
Total Programs	2
Number of Subjects	6
Rank in USA	173rd


St Joseph's College of Nursing at St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Total Programs	2
Number of Subjects	6
Rank in USA	181st


Valparaiso University
Total Programs	117
Number of Subjects	105
Rank in USA	188th


University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Total Programs	202
Number of Subjects	152
Rank in USA	194th

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