CNA ADN
Georgia CNA to RN
Community college ADN pathway
Ready to become a nurse in Georgia? Start with your CNA, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a Georgia ADN program.
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 years
- State
- GA
- Programs
- 19
A clear path to ADN
A path gets you ready to apply to ADN 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 in Georgia. 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 program
Earn your CNA credential in 4 to 6 weeks. You can start working in patient care right away, earn while you prepare, and bring real patient care experience to your ADN application.
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Meet the ADN prerequisites
We help you plan and finish what ADN programs ask for, like Anatomy & Physiology I, English Composition I and ATI TEAS.
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Apply with your checklist
Each ADN 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 ADN program
Begin your ADN program with your CNA experience behind you. Most students finish this path in 2 to 3 years.
ADN prerequisites 56
What ADN programs ask for, from the 973 programs we checked. Every program sets its own list.
College courses
21
Entrance exams
10
Certifications
6
Health and background checks
7
Application basics
10
Experience
2
ADN programs 19
This path helps you prepare a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
Associate Degree in Nursing
Albany, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
Associate Degree in Nursing
Athens, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Feb 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 17
- Admission points
- +200
Associate Degree in Nursing
Atlanta, Georgia
- Next start
- Fall, Spring
- Prerequisites
- 9
Associate Degree in Nursing
Augusta, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Dec 18, 2026
- Prerequisites
- 12
Associate Degree in Nursing
Warner Robins, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Mar 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 7
Associate Degree in Nursing
Marietta, Georgia
- Next start
- Fall
- Prerequisites
- 17
- Admission points
- +5
Associate Degree in Nursing
Waycross, Georgia
- Next start
- Spring
- Prerequisites
- 15
Associate Degree in Nursing
Columbus, Georgia
- Application deadline
- Jun 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 16
- Admission points
- +3
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Common questions
Where do I earn my CNA in Georgia?
At one of the Georgia CNA schools on this path. You'll complete state approved training and then take the Georgia nurse aide exam.
Do Georgia nursing programs care about a CNA?
Many do. Several give extra admission points for a CNA or patient care experience, and a few require it. When you explore programs, you'll see which ones.
Should I choose an ADN or a BSN?
An ADN is usually the faster, more affordable way to become an RN. Many nurses start with an ADN, begin working, and finish a BSN later through an RN to BSN program.
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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