A CNA to RN bridge program may be shorter in length and more affordable, but it also will fully prepare you to be a registered nurse. You will learn about everything from anatomy and physiology to biology and chemistry and more. Typical curriculum topics may include microbiology, nutrition, the relationship of organisms, human anatomy, applied math, being part of a nursing team, medical-surgical nursing, pediatric care, pharmacology, psychiatric nursing, and ethics. You will have laboratory sessions and hands-on training sessions with actual patients in a clinical setting as your training and education advances. The bridge program may eliminate some of the time spent in the classroom, but you can rest assured that you will be fully prepared for a career as a registered nurse after you graduate from the program.