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May 17, 2012 - Practical Nurses Collaborate With Other Healthcare Professionals
The ability to collaborate with others is a necessity in most workplace. For practical nurses, this skill is even more essential. More
May 9, 2012 - Practical Nurses Must Keep Their Cool
Speaking poorly of a coworker in front of colleagues and discussing personal or inappropriate topics on the job are prime examples of unprofessional behavior. More
May 7, 2012 - CDI College Recognizes National Nurses Week
In honour of National Nurses Week, CDI College is launching a new contest. From May 7-13, 2012, entrants will be asked to submit a story through social media explaining how nurses have made an impact on their lives. The contest is aimed at illustrating all the good that nurses across Canada do on a daily basis. More
April 24, 2012 - Organization and Boundaries Will Help With Career Balance
Balancing a career with time for a spouse, children, friends and other hobbies is a skill that all professionals aim to master. More
April 19, 2012 - Retiring Baby Boomers Create Opportunities for Healthcare Grads
The healthcare sector is growing in many provinces across Canada. One major reason for growth is the number of retirements by members of the baby boom generation. More
April 11, 2012 - Build a Respectable Reputation as a Practical Nurse
Practical nursing students have a reputation to uphold both inside and outside of the classroom. More
March 27, 2012 - Alberta's Practical Nursing Field is Projected to Grow through 2015
Aspiring healthcare professionals in Alberta may find wealth of job opportunities in the healthcare sector in the next few years. More
March 7, 2012 - Practical Nurses Are In-Demand in Calgary
The Calgary Economic Development office recently released its report of the top jobs in demand in the city. More
March 1, 2012 - Why Students Should Seek a Practical Nursing Career
Students debating whether or not they should become a practical nurse may wonder what the difference is from a registered nursing career. More
February 22, 2012 - Modern Nurses Making More Money Due to Staff Shortages
Students intent on obtaining a job as a licensed practical nurse know that there will be long hours ahead in their new career. More
February 20, 2012 - Today's Nurses Transform the Traditional Career Mold
Today, practical nurses work in acute care hospitals, community care agencies and other settings to help those in need. More
February 14, 2012 - Alberta Needs More Nurses
The nursing workforce in Alberta is one of the lowest in the country, sitting well below the national average, according to a report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. More
February 8, 2012 - Manitoba Seeks to Replace Retiring Nurses with Recent Grads
Manitoba may witness a major major demand for nurses in the near future, according to the results of the recent study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. More
January 18, 2012 - Number of Male Nurses Doubles in 10 Years
In today's challenging economy, many individuals are looking for career paths that offer stability. More
January 12, 2012 - Canada Needs Young Graduates in the Nursing Field
According to a report by the Medicine Hat News, Alberta does not have enough nurses to meet the needs of the city. More
January 5, 2012 - Art Provides Nurses with Outlet for Stress
Nurses faced with patients suffering from serious injuries in Victoria have turned to painting and other forms of artistic expression to help them cope with the rigours of the job, according to the Victoria Times-Colonist. More
January 3, 2012 - Canadian Government Helping to Fight Diabetes in Alberta
Though there are many reasons to enroll in nursing programs, many students pursue a career in the healthcare industry specifically to help individuals facing life-threatening conditions. More
December 16, 2011 - Nova Scotia Nurses Say So Long to Scrubs
The nursing field is one that is constantly changing, and nowhere is that more evident than in the uniforms that nurses wear. More
December 2, 2011 - Demand for Nurses Grips Much of the Country
With an aging population and numerous advancements in healthcare technologies and practices, nurses are in high demand across the country. More
December 1, 2011 - Despite Medical Breakthroughs, HIV Care in Canada Still Needs Improvement
December 1 was World AIDS Day. More
November 2, 2011 - How to Become a Health Care Assistant
Over the past several years, demand for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) has increased as the population ages. HCAs have an important role in the health promotion of their patients as they are often the ones who spend the most time with them. More
October 26, 2011 - Male Nursing Students are Changing the Face of the Profession
Things are changing at many Alberta nursing schools, as a growing number of men have begun pursuing careers in this field, opening doors for men who may have previously been reluctant to become a nurse. More
October 26, 2011 - Nursing Programs Give Students a Leg up in Their Job Search
For the past several years, Canada has been gripped by a serious shortage of nursing professionals, leading to increased wait times at hospitals, nurses putting off their retirement to meet demand, and a growing need for nursing school graduates in the workplace. More
October 5, 2011 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Most of us have probably seen the increase of the color pink over the past few days, and this is expected to continue for the next four weeks. If you don't already know, it's because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More
July 26, 2011 - CDI College’s Practical Nursing Program Prepares Grads for a Lifelong Career Path
CDI College still has open spaces for the September start of its Practical Nursing program. This one year program will prepare anyone looking to enter the fast-paced healthcare field. More
December 3, 2010 - Why You Should Become a Nursing Home Volunteer
The holiday season brings images of family and friends getting together, and of laughter, good times and good food. But not everyone has family and friends close by and this is especially hard for patients in acute care hospitals or long-term care facilities. More
November 23, 2010 - How You Can Help Haiti
Hundreds of thousands of people have donated money to contribute to relief efforts in Haiti, but if you'd like to help Haiti in a more hands-on way, the volunteer opportunities are endless. More
September 7, 2010 - LPN Jobs & Licensed Practical Nurse Training in Canada
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are in high demand in the Canadian healthcare system. If you're thinking of a nursing career, there are lots of LPN jobs available right now. This is a perfect time to get LPN training. Take LPN courses at CDI College and begin your new career now. More
July 21, 2010 - Duties of an LPN in a Nursing Home
LPNs face a wide variety of tasks working in nursing homes, and must constantly be aware of their direct daily responsibilities. Here are just a few of the day-to-day tasks of LPNs in long term care facilities. More
May 20, 2010 - Practical Nurses Play Role in Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis
An important aspect of the healthcare worker's role in post-surgical care is to prevent the formation of blood clots, or deep vein thrombosis (DVTs) in their patients. More
September 29, 2009 - You're Invited - Practical Nursing Open House
Interested in attending CDI College's Practical Nursing program? You're invited to attend a Practical Nursing Open House at the downtown Vancouver campus on September 16, 2009. Attendants should arrive at 4:30pm to check in for the event, which will start promptly at 5:00pm. More
August 26, 2009 - New Opportunities to Train for Nursing Career
Lower Mainland students interested in pursuing a nursing career will have a new training option this fall. More
July 22, 2009 - Winnipeg Campus Featured in Grassroots News
Health Care Aide Program Introduced at CDI College
Winnipeg, Manitoba - In 12 years, 20% of Manitoba's population will be over the age of 65 and over one-third will be 55+. This aging population will create a large and continuing demand for different services for seniors. The Province needs people to fill the jobs that go with it with qualified e... More
July 16, 2009 - CDI Featured in Winnipeg Sun
Rising Demand for Qualified Care Providers
In 12 years, 20% of Manitoba's population will be over the age of 65 and over one-third will be 55+. This aging population will create a large and continuing demand for different services for seniors. The Province needs people to fill the jobs that go with it with qualified employees. With this rising de... More