Joliet Junior College

DMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tuition: $12,750
Accreditor: CAAHEP

Application deadline Feb 28, 2027

RT(R)

Radiologic Technology

Tuition: $12,750

Application deadline Nov 30, 2026

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $12,750
Licensure pass rate (2025): 100%

Application deadline Oct 31, 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

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

Nursing Student Association (NSA) "Nursing students enrolled in nursing sequence courses are automatically members of NSA"; officers elected from NURS 160+ levels

Statewide

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

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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

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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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