I live in Virginia and I am a CNA since 1989. I did not reinstate my license but now have sent in the application to do so. I know I have to take the paper test and skills test again, but I would also like to move on to my RN. Does anyone know where to go from here? I would like to do the majority of this online as I work during the day and have small children. Where do I start? Grants (there are so many, they are crossing my eyes, scholars, school??? Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Hi jtancsmom, Your comment caught my attention because that is "so me". I myself started out as a HHA so many years ago. At that time I had an infant that was 3 months-old and no car. I was so determine to make a better life for my son I went an enrolled in small private school that offered financial aid. I completed my CNA and like yourself, I wanted more. I then enrolled in a vocational school that granted me 3 month credit toward my LPN because I started out with my CNA certificate and I've completed my LPN. I am currently an LPN for the past 5 yrs yet there is a thirst for more. Okay, this is where the story gets a little exciting, in enters a set of twins (that are now 3yrs-old)! I said all that to say this, It can be done! I am currently working on becoming an RN (remember that thirst; and again with credit towards my RN ). This time it's online or virtual college as we call it here in FL. This way I can be mommee! mommeeee! and still be Denise ( you know what I mean). Where there is a will; a way will open up to you! GOOD LUCK! PS: Check out the vocational/technical schools first, they're usually shorter than the colleges and cost a whole lot less.