The Work: Providing essential daily patient care and vital sign monitoring.
The Pay: $32,000 / year
Essential Care. Guaranteed Careers.
Start your journey on the CNA → LPN → RN pathway. With job security guaranteed and 18 free college credits, you can reduce your degree debt by $3,000–$5,000 before you even graduate.
Timeline: 2-3 years to LPN
Earning Potential: $42,000 – $60,000+
College Debt Saved: $3,000 – $5,000
Your Roadmap to a Nursing Career
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Step 1
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Work: Administering medicine, maintaining records, and providing advanced patient care.
The Pay: $42,000 – $60,000 / year
Step 2
Registered Nurse (RN)
The Work: Overseeing patient care plans, assisting in procedures, and leading healthcare teams.
The Pay: $55,000 – $85,000+ / year
Step 3
More Than Just Clinical Skills
To thrive in modern healthcare, you need medical knowledge, critical thinking,
and technological literacy.
Healthcare Fundamentals
Start with intro courses (like HLHS 100) and move directly into your CNA or Medical Assistant certification.
The Entrepreneurial Mindset (ENTR 100-218)
Earn 18 college credits that teach you problem-solving, resilience, and leadership critical skills for navigating high-pressure medical environments.
AI in Healthcare
Complete our AI Literacy training to understand how artificial intelligence is changing patient charting, diagnostics, and medical administration.
