CNA to BSN

[GlitterFaerie]

I'm 15 and deciding my future, I will be taking a CNA course in 2016-2017. I was wondering, if I have my CNA license right after graduating high school, is it possible that I could take a BSN program that would consider the fact I have the education requirements for a CNA and the program would take less than four years?

[sgarcia14]

where is this program that you speak of that allows you to graduate from High School and go right in to a RN program without any college classes?

[GlitterFaerie]

Many people here have Associates, three members of my family do/did. To enter an ASN program I do not need to meet all of the recommended prerequisites, it would be better if I did, sure, I can work it out if I talk with my guidance counselors (Who are VERY uncooperative). The school I wish to attend is fairly new and 10 of the 11 students passed their NCLEX-RN, the area finds it very promising to students. Schools can have different requirements, this one happens to have acceptable SAT/ACT scores or pass their entrance exam and specific GPA scores (Mine have always been 3.5+).

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

Is this school accredited? ACEN or CCNE?

The reason I ask is depending on what your options want to be for getting a BSN or higher, you need to also familiarize yourself with these two accreditations; it will determine what schools you can be accepted to, even down to options for jobs-at least in my area, they ask applicants whether they go to a program that is CCNE or ACEN accredited; if you want to go into the military as an option, you have to go to accredited program; if you want to work at the VA or Walter Reed (military hospital), they require that.

I really encourage you to look at ALL your options in order to get the most out of your potential career.

Research your market, the many options that are available when one goes to an accredited program and with a BSN before writing off obtaining a BSN sooner rather than later; a thorough research rather than thinking you are going to go the shortest route may end up being the longest route, as many have told you repeatedly; a lot of us been there, done it, and rather guide you away from technical programs where the present is college bound BSN is the way to go and will open many doors for you sooner if you choose this route; we rather you not come on here 3 plus years later having major difficulties with that particular program's accreditation, and you not getting a job because your area prefers the CC and universities in the area, and you could've avoided all that challenge by listening to seasoned nurses.

[imbatz, BSN, RN]

Having a CNA will have no effect on your nursing program whatsoever. If you are paying for a CNA course, I would recommend not doing it. After you complete your first term of nursing school you can challenge the CNA exam for your license. Then go to work at an acute care facility. If a full 4 year BSN program is too much financially, I'd go for your ADN first, start working as a nurse, then complete your BSN. Everyone wants a BSN, but as long as you are pursuing it, have the health care work experience, you should be able to find a job. BSNs aren't any more of job guarentee than anything else.

[GlitterFaerie]

The only thing I pay for in my CNA course is my scrubs :) I said I'll get an ASN/ADN and go back online after a decide it's time.

[jrost80RNBSN]

It takes four years reguardless of whether it's an ADN or BSN program (two years of pre-reqs and two years of nursing school). There aren't any shortcuts. :)

[THELIVINGWORST, ASN, RN]

You know what they say "A hard head makes for a soft bottom"

[GlitterFaerie]

Thanks.