College of DuPage

RT(R)

Radiologic Technology

Tuition: $10,410
Licensure pass rate (2024): 89%

Application deadline Mar 1, 2027

RDH

Dental Hygiene

Tuition: $10,410
Accreditor: CODA

Application deadline Feb 1, 2027

DMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tuition: $10,410
Accreditor: CAAHEP

Application deadline May 3, 2027

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $16,840
Licensure pass rate (2025): 90%

Application deadline Nov 5, 2026

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $10,410
Licensure pass rate (2025): 100%

Application deadline Nov 5, 2026

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

Medication Aide to LPN

CMA LPN

Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.

Time: 1 year
State: All states

Southwestern College

CNA to LPN

CNA LPN

Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.

Time: 1 year
State: All states

East Arkansas Community College

CNA to Sonographer

CNA DMS

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

Time: 2 years
State: All states

Concorde Career Institute-Tampa

CNA to Radiologic Technologist

CNA RT(R)

Step into medical imaging. Your patient-care background is an advantage in rad tech admissions.

Time: 2 years
State: All states

Albany Technical College

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

CNA RRT

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

Time: 2 years
State: All states

Broward College, Columbus Technical College

Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

DA RDH

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

Time: 2 years
State: All states

Savannah Technical College

LPN to RN Bridge

LPN ADN

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Time: 18 months
State: All states

Antelope Valley Community College District

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

CNA ADN

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

Time: 2 years
State: All states

Snead State Community College

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Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

Student Nurses Association "Bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses"; no explicit restriction beyond being a COD student

@cod_sna

Statewide

Student Nurses Association of Illinois (SNAI) Open to nursing students across Illinois

@snai_illinois

Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

Become certified, then map the degree. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

Identify which healthcare career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

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Certification Finder

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Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

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Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

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