Articles
Faculty Focus: Dina Qahoush, VN Asst. Program Director
Dina Qahoush moved from Jordan to the United States to continue her nursing career, and today she supports Vocational Nursing students at California Career Institute from the beginning of their program to the end. She shares her story, her advice on clinical learning, and the moment that made it all worth it.
Welcome, New MRI and Sonography Students at CCI
California Career Institute welcomed its newest MRI and Diagnostic Medical Sonography students at orientation on the Anaheim and Hawthorne campuses. Students met faculty and staff, learned what to expect from their programs, and began building connections with the classmates who will be learning right alongside them.
CCI Launches New MRI Program with Brand-New MRI Lab
California Career Institute is proud to introduce our new Associate of Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The program welcomed its very first students this September and is supported by a brand-new on-campus MRI lab where students train with real imaging equipment from day one.
Outstanding Students: Celebrating CCI’s 4.0 GPA Achievers
California Career Institute proudly recognizes the students who earned a 4.0 GPA this term. Plus, Outstanding Students Kenia Escaramuza and Camila Grijalva share how organization, consistency, and remembering why they started help them balance school, work, family, and life.
CCI Welcomes an Additional Cohort of New VN Students
The response to our newest Vocational Nursing cohort was so strong that California Career Institute opened an additional orientation to welcome even more students. To our new VN students: you are not doing this alone — your instructors, campus team, and classmates are here to support you.
What’s Next After VN? Explore CCI’s Online AASVN Degree
Your Vocational Nursing journey doesn’t have to stop at graduation. CCI’s Associate of Applied Science in Vocational Nursing (AASVN) program is 100% online, built for current and former VN students, and offers qualifying students a scholarship of up to $7,500 toward their degree.
Financial Aid Reminder: Stay Organized, Stay Informed
Financial aid is not a one-time step at the beginning of school — it is an ongoing responsibility. Learn the habits that keep your file moving, how attendance and academic progress affect eligibility, and why you should speak with the Financial Aid Office before making major changes.
Student Support at CCI: Support Is Part of the Process
No student is expected to navigate school alone. At California Career Institute, student support is part of the learning experience. Learn how Student Services can help you stay connected, who to contact for academic, financial aid, or career questions, and why early communication makes all the difference.
Faculty Focus: Sandy Sedra, CCI’s Clinical Coordinator
As Clinical Coordinator at California Career Institute, Sandy Sedra helps more than 700 students transition from the skills lab to real clinical floors. In this Faculty Focus, she shares her journey from hospital nursing oversight to CCI, her student-first philosophy, and her best advice for future nurses.
