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Practical Nursing
About the Program
CDI College's Practical Nursing diploma program at the Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey campuses prepares you for one of healthcare's most trusted careers: becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in British Columbia.
What You'll Learn
- Patient-centred nursing knowledge, clinical skills, and the professional judgement safe care depends on
- Hands-on practice across the full scope of practical nursing, from health promotion to acute and long-term care
- Real clinical experience through work experience placements in a range of BC healthcare settings
- A final preceptorship and preparation for your LPN licensure application in British Columbia
Career Opportunities
Roles: Licensed Practical Nurse (upon licensure) in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community health services, and clinics across BC
Why it matters: British Columbia's aging population keeps demand for practical nurses among the strongest of any career in the province—LPNs are hired in every health region, in settings from acute care to home health.
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