Career Bridge Programs: CNA to LPN, LPN to RN and More (2026)

Already working in a field and wondering what the next credential unlocks? These pathway guides explain how bridge programs work, what typically transfers, and what the BLS reports for pay and outlook at each step.

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• CNA to LPN: How the Bridge Program Works
• CNA to RN: How the Bridge Program Works
• Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist: How the Path Works
• EMT to Paramedic: How the Bridge Program Works
• LPN to RN: How the Bridge Program Works
• Medical Assistant to LPN: How the Bridge Program Works
• Medical Assistant to RN: How the Bridge Program Works
• Paramedic to RN: How the Path Works
• Pharmacy Technician to Pharmacist: How the Path Works
• Phlebotomist to Medical Lab Technician: How the Path Works
• Radiology Technician to MRI Technologist: How the Path Works
• Sterile Processing Tech to Surgical Tech: How the Path Works

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