Pathways at Saint Louis University

Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.

CNA DMS

CNA to Sonographer

Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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CNA BSN

CNA to BSN

Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.

Typical timeline: 4 years

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About Saint Louis University

Mission, offerings, and how this partner fits into your healthcare education path.

Saint Louis University is a private Jesuit research university in St. Louis with a long-standing nursing program at the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing and a broad range of allied-health bachelor's degrees in its Doisy College of Health Sciences. Undergraduate offerings include traditional and accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN, nutrition and dietetics, medical laboratory science, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic medical sonography.

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Healthcare programs at Saint Louis University

Explore credentials and pathways available through this institution.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Trains sonographers to perform ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.

$53,244/yr tuition

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

A bachelor's-level nursing degree that prepares graduates for RN licensure and broader leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice roles. Many hospitals now require the BSN for advancement.