So, I've decided that for my career I want to be a RN with a BSN. However, I'm not sure what the best path to get there is. Should I get a CNA certification, to LPN, to RN, to BSN? Or, CNA, to RN, to BSN? I want to start out with the CNA certification because I think that it is a good start to get into the nursing field and it will give me good experience. Is there some other path that would be better than these?What do you guys think???Thanks :)
Jules A, MSN 8,863 Posts Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner. Jun 8, 2010 I couldn't work as a CNA because they don't get paid nearly what I was making at my old job so I did LPN to RN at a community college while working which was cheap and quick. Good luck.
ms_sgr, BSN, NP 206 Posts Jul 9, 2010 I got my CNA, but I haven't used it. I would suggest that you go for the BSN if you can, but you should apply to both ADN and BSN programs.
