13 programs · sourcedABSN programs that require nursing-assistant training or certification.
Programs that publish a Certified Nursing Assistant requirement, whether a certificate, a course or training before the program starts.
Before the program starts: CNA certification, Health Support Professional (HSP) certification, or Allen College NU 250 Clinical Skills I (grade C or higher). NU 250 is a 1-credit, 6-week hybrid summer course ($790 plus materials).
source 1 · allencollege.edu
“One of the following are required prior to starting the program: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Health Support Professional (HSP) certification or successful completion of Allen College NU 250 Clinical Skills I*”
source 2 · allencollege.edu
“Allen College BSN students who successfully complete this course with a grade of C or higher do not need to complete CNA certification.”
Completion of the Certified Nurse Aide course is required because clinical skills begin on day one
source · bellarmine.edu
“However, because students begin clinical skills the first day of the program we do require completion of the Certified Nurse Aide course.”
NURS 301, a CNA course within the last two years, or listing on the Nurse Aide Registry
source · spalding.edu
“Completion of NURS 301; or completion of CNA course (within the last two years); or be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry. Licensure is not required.”
Required before starting nursing, not to apply
source · nursing.uky.edu
“NOTE: The State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) is required for students to start in Nursing School at UK.”
CNA/NAR program completion required before program start
source · catalog.bethel.edu
“Documentation of successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant Registered Program prior to beginning the program.”
Current CNA/NA-R registration or course completion required
source · css.edu
“Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NA-R) registration or course completion.”
State-approved NA I course within last 14 months, or current NC NA-I registry listing before first nursing course
source · cabarruscollege.edu
“Evidence of completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide I course within the last 14 months; or be on the current North Carolina NA-I registry prior to beginning the first nursing course.”
CNA I listing on the N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry is required
source · ncat.edu
“CNA I listing with N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry. Check local community colleges for course offerings.”
Active CNA certification required before the program starts
source · unmc.edu
“An active CNA certification is required prior to starting the program. It is recommended students work as a CNA, but it is not required.”
A current, unencumbered CNA certification or LPN license is required
source · bushnell.edu
“A current, unencumbered Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.”
CNA training required before the first day of class; certification preferred
source · ttuhsc.edu
“Completion of certified nursing assistant (CNA) training. Preference for those certified at time of admission consideration.”
Required: CNA course with clinical component and CNA certification
source · uwosh.edu
“Completion of a nursing assistant course with a clinical component and attainment of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (all states accepted).”
Active CNA certification or LPN licensure required; must be on file by May 1 and remain active
source · uwyo.edu
“BRAND applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and meet School of Nursing requirements, including prerequisite coursework, a minimum 2.75 GPA, active CNA certification or LPN licensure and current CPR/BLS certification.”
Only programs whose own pages state this are listed. Others may have the same policy without publishing it. Last verification pass Oct 2026.