cna to rn?

[bianca91]

Im not sure if im in the correct forum?

But any how, im starting fall in a community college for CNA.

I live in los angeles california.

Im wondering if im doing the right thing, i feel as if i am.

But my family members constantly tell me i should go for lpn/lvn if i want to become an RN

But i think i should just do cna first. What do you all think??

Also how many years of nursing school will i need to become an RN after being a CNA with/without experience?

[Abigail612]

If your choice is between being a CNA or LPN/LVN there are pros and cons to both however I would probably suggest LPN if it is a possibility for you. The jobs are limited but most LTC facilities (at least in my area in ME) are always looking for help and they aren't to picky. You will also be making more as an LPN than a CNA and you will be doing more things that a RN would be doing as an LPN unlike the CNA. Some of the classes that you would taking as an LPN will be more hepful and may even enable you to skip some RN classes meaning you can get out sooner unlike CNA, most colleges do not accept any CNA credits.

This is just my two cents either choice would be good and will only help you. Good Luck!

[ComeTogether, LPN]

Being a cna is a great way to find out if the nursing field is for you. It's a great way to learn while your in school. It will teach you so much. Nursing schools are usually 5 semesters for your adn plus pre reqs. Being a cna doesn't help you with school other than experience and it looks good on your application

[WannaBNursey, ADN, ASN, RN]

ADN usually takes 4 year because of the prereqs, a BSN usually takes 4 years as well because the prereq time is factored into your Freshman and Sophomore year. An RN is an RN and being a CNA doesn't really help you with the time required to become an RN (unless your school requires you to be a CNA before entering the program). It'll give you good experience working in healthcare and will help you with your clinical skills in the first semester of nursing.