CNA to RN Career Pathway 2026: Complete Guide to Becoming a Registered Nurse
Go from CNA ($42,260) to RN ($97,550) with our 2026 pathway guide. Compare ADN, BSN, and accelerated programs. Free TEAS and NCLEX-RN practice tests inside.
Articles
Go from CNA ($42,260) to RN ($97,550) with our 2026 pathway guide. Compare ADN, BSN, and accelerated programs. Free TEAS and NCLEX-RN practice tests inside.
How to become a nurse in 2026: CNA to DNP paths, NCLEX exam prep, nursing school tuition by school type, salary by level ($42K-$237K), and the nursing shortage.
NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test plans changed April 1, 2026. NCLEX-PN keeps its 85-150 items and NGN case studies. Every RN and PN change explained free.
NCLEX-RN pass rate fell from 91.2% (2024) to 86.7% (2025). Verified NCSBN year-by-year RN and PN data, NGN impact, plus international and repeat rates.