CNA to BSN programs??

[ShelbyS]

Hello! Online, there are many, many articles TALKING about CNA - BSN programs but none of which actually mention schools that conduct these programs. I live in southern California (south bay area) and I'm looking for a local certified/accredited school that would allow a CNA graduate into their nursing program. Long story short, I can't afford to take any longer in community college just wasting my time and money away.

Thank you!!

-Desperate Shelby

[gere7404, BSN, RN]

Cna to bsn would just be a normal 3 year bsn program.

[elkpark]

Yes; I've heard of some BSN (as well as ASN) programs that require people to be certified as a CNA as a condition of application, but there aren't any "special" CNA-to-BSN programs "out there," any BSN program will take someone who is a CNA (who meets all the other conditions and requirements, that is), and being a CNA doesn't get one any special shortcuts.

[verene, MSN]

I have never heard of a special CNA to BSN bridge program. I doubt one exists because you don't have to have any requirements to take CNA training beyond very basic english and math skills. There is nothing in particular about the CNA training that a BSN program could build on.

Mind, I do know of several ASN programs who require students to have completed CNA training before applying because it allows them to cut down on the time spent on fundamental skills in the program. Plus it is another check-mark in highly competitive ASN program that can be used to limit the number of applicants applying in a given cycle.

There are a few BSN programs I've seen who may give a few extra points for CNA training or more likely CNA experience. The traditional BSN program at my university gives additional admissions points to applicants with CNA experience who can prove at least 500 paid hours in a CNA/HHA role, with additional points being awarded for applicants with 2,000+ hours work experience.

[nalie2, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, NP]

I'm in California and have never heard of a CNA-BSN program. I did a lot of research on schools and never saw that, but since it didn't apply to me perhaps I didn't notice it. The majority of the schools I looked into gave extra points for being a CNA, though.

[OrganizedChaos, LVN]

I don't even understand how a CNA to BSN bridge would work. There is nothing to bridge from. If you want to be a nurse you're going to have to put in the time, effort & dedication.