Healthcare pathways at Idaho State University
Earn a certification, build hands-on experience, and apply to Idaho State University with a stronger profile. Every pathway below ends at a program this institution offers.
Medication Aide to LPN
Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.
CNA to LPN
Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.
CNA to Sonographer
Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.
CNA to Respiratory Therapist
Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.
Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist
Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.
LPN to RN Bridge
Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.
CNA to BSN
Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.
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