With further education and training, a certified medical assistant can become a nurse.
The education, training, and experience gained while working as a medical assistant provides an excellent background for this career advancement.
The medical assistant might want to become a Licensed Practice Nurse first then move on to become a registered nurse.
The Licensed Practical Nurse program takes an additional two years.
Following earning the Licensed Practical Nurse credential, another two years of study would be required to be a Registered Nurse.