CNA Prep BSN
CNA Exam Prep to RN
University BSN pathway
Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a university BSN program.
- Timeline
- 4 years
- State
- All states
- Programs
- 1,056
A clear path to BSN
A path gets you ready to apply to BSN programs and helps you submit a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
There's a lot to figure out before applying to nursing school. We'll help you understand the requirements, build your list of schools, and keep track of what you need to do.
How it works
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Complete your CNA Prep program
Earn your CNA Prep credential in 4 to 8 weeks. You can start working in patient care right away, earn while you prepare, and bring real patient care experience to your BSN application.
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Meet the BSN prerequisites
We help you plan and finish what BSN programs ask for, like Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I and Microbiology.
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Apply with your checklist
Each BSN program you pick gets an application checklist in your portal, so you know what is done and what is next. Each program makes its own admission decision.
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Start your BSN program
Begin your BSN program with your CNA Prep experience behind you. Most students finish this path in 4 years.
BSN prerequisites 55
What BSN programs ask for, from the 871 programs we checked. Every program sets its own list.
College courses
22
Entrance exams
9
Certifications
5
Health and background checks
7
Application basics
10
Experience
2
BSN programs 1,056
This path helps you prepare a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Abilene, Texas
- Application deadline
- Mar 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 11
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Addison, Texas
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tifton, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alamosa, Colorado
- Application deadline
- Apr 30, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 19
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Garden City, New York
- Next start
- Fall, Spring
- Prerequisites
- 2
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Orlando, Florida
- Application deadline
- Apr 30, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 22
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Anchorage, Alaska
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Albany, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Jun 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 13
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Common questions
Do I need to finish CNA training before I take the exam?
In most states, yes. You complete a state approved nurse aide training program first, then take the exam. A few states let some people challenge the exam. Your prep course is built around your state's exam either way.
Why start with a CNA?
It gets you working in patient care quickly, and nursing programs notice. Many give extra admission points for CNA experience, and some require it.
Should I choose an ADN or a BSN?
A BSN takes longer, but many hospitals prefer it, and it's often required for leadership and graduate roles. If you'd rather start working sooner, take a look at our ADN paths.
How do I find the right schools?
Choose your state or enter your ZIP code, and we'll show you programs near you with their requirements side by side, so you can pick the ones that fit your goals and apply with confidence.
Is admission guaranteed?
No. Each school makes its own admission decisions. This path helps you meet the requirements and put together a strong application.
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