CNA required to become nurse?

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I know this is a stupid question but is CNA required in Illinois to become a nurse? I know some nursing schools don't require it to get into the program but does the nursing board require it before you become an LPN/RN??

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Specializes in Med-Surg/urology.

In some states(north carolina is one I believe) , yes it is required to be a CNA before you enter a nursing program. I am not sure about Illinois..maybe you should check your prospective schools and see what their requirements are?

Good luck.

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Depends on the school. I'm in Illinois, the state does not require it, but many schools do.

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Here in Kentucky, you need to be a registered CNA to get into an LPN/RN Program..

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Where I live (Southern NH/Mass) it isn't required. But I'm definitely glad I worked as a CNA before going to school to be a nurse.

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Here in North Carolina, most of the ADN programs I have looked at required you to be listed on the NA 1 Registry before you even apply. Some allow you to apply without being on the registry if you are completing a NA program or waiting to take the state test, you just have to be on the registry by the time the semester starts if you are accepted into a program. There is only one school around here that I know does not require you to be on the NA 1 registry and I assume that they will be changing their requirements soon.

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Depends on the school. I'm in Illinois, the state does not require it, but many schools do.

are you sure of that i am in IL. and have yet to see a school that doesn't require it.

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