Is it beneficial to become a CNA before becoming an RN?

Interested in becoming an RN eventually. I plan to start out as a CNA, and then eventually work up to an NP. Should I become an LPN before I become an RN, or should i just get an ...show more

I was wondering if I can take CNA class that will help me knock down a few of the prerequisites for RN. Like be a certified nursing assistant first and then become a RN. Will the ...show more

I guess I had it all mixed up! I didn't know you could become a RN first. I thought you actually had to become a LVN then become a RN. If I don't have to become a LVN, ...show more

I want to become a rn without working as a cna. I am taking my basic classes now, could i go though school without workig as cna

I am in the process of working on my pre-reqs to study nursing. I was considering becoming a CNA before becoming an RN. I have about six pre-req classes left before I can apply for ...show more

I just got out of high school and I took vocational school while in high school. I earned a CNA degree but I want to become a RN at a private practice. How do I do that? How long will ...show more

I need 2 years of clinical experience before becoming a PA and thought that by becoming a RN I would satisfy the requirement.

So right now I'm in high school and taking a CNA class at this college. At the end I'll be a certified CNA and when I start college in the fall next year I'll take an LPN ...show more

Job Corps has a CNA programs and some of them have LPN programs. But I don't want to be stuck at that level all my life. I want to move up to RN. I've heard they have LPN to ...show more