[header] How to prepare for nursing school [title] Complete a certified nursing assistant (cna) training program. [step] Cnas work as aides to nurses, completing tasks such as cleaning, filing, or scheduling. You can receive your cna certificate after approximately 72 hours of training. 
[title] Become a licensed practical nurse (lpn). [step] Earning an lpn degree typically takes one year of full-time study or two years if the courses are taken part time.