CNA before RN

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Does anyone know if working as a cna increases your chances of getting accepted into a nursing program?

Particularly the nursing programs near or in fresno,ca?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Whether it helps with school or not will depend on the school and what they base admission criteria on. However, it can help when it comes time to find a nursing job- you'll have established an employment history with an employer and have access to internal applicant only positions.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Pre-Nursing forum

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