WisCaregiver Careers: CNA—Explore where CNA Experience Can Lead

Build experience for what comes next

Employers and the State of Wisconsin have come together to offer caring individuals a streamlined path to success through WisCaregiver Careers.

Becoming a CNA can provide valuable hands-on experience and a strong foundation for continued growth in health care. The skills developed while working directly with residents and other health care professionals can support many different career paths.

CNA experience can help prepare individuals for careers such as:

  • Medication aide
  • Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
  • Registered nurse (RN)
  • Director of nursing
  • Nursing home administrator

Experience in long-term care can also lead to opportunities in other areas of nursing home operations, including activities, facilities, food service, human resources, and business office services.

Download the Why Become a CNA (PDF) and Advance Your Career in Health Care (PDF) fact sheets to learn more.

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Last revised September 1, 2026