CNA BSN
Georgia CNA to RN: University BSN
Ready to become a nurse in Georgia? Start with your CNA, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a BSN program at a Georgia university.
- Timeline
- 4 years
- State
- GA
- Typical pay
- $94k
Support available to Spanish learners
A clear path to BSN
A path gets you ready to apply to BSN 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 healthcare right away, earn while you prepare, and bring real patient care experience to your BSN application.
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Meet the BSN prerequisites
We help you plan and finish what BSN programs ask for, like Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I and Microbiology.
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Apply with your checklist
Each BSN 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 BSN program
Begin your BSN program with your CNA experience behind you. The listed timeframe for this path is 4 years.
Membership, on us.
- CommunityPeople on this path and nurses who finished it
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- Exclusive productsDownloads and tools to support you through nursing school and your career
BSN prerequisites 55
What BSN programs ask for, from the 871 programs we checked. Every program sets its own list.
College courses
22
Entrance exams
9
Certifications
5
Health and background checks
7
Application basics
10
Experience
2
BSN applications 37
This path helps you prepare a strong application. Each program makes its own admission decision.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Application deadline
- Confirm with school
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Application deadline
- Jun 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 13
Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Application deadline
- Mar 15, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 14
Berry College
Mount Berry, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Application deadline
- Feb 1, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 17
Chamberlain University-Georgia
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Applications
- Rolling admissions
- Prerequisites
- 7
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Application deadline
- Nov 15, 2026
- Prerequisites
- 16
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Application deadline
- Mar 31, 2027
- Prerequisites
- 18
Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Next start
- Fall, Spring
- Prerequisites
- 10
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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?
A BSN takes longer, but many hospitals prefer it, and it's often required for leadership and graduate roles. If you'd rather start working sooner, take a look at our ADN paths.
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.