LPN from Stenberg/Sprottshaw to RN - Difficult?

Does anyone know whether the LPN from Sprottshaw and Stenberg College is recognized by schools that offer the RN degree (associates degree, not BSN)?

My friend is thinking about doing the LPN first, and then looking at RN programs. However, I want to make sure that she doesn't waste time doing the LPN at one of these private schools if the degree won't count for much as a transfer. Another friend followed a similar track in the USA, and she felt like the LPN was a waste of time - she said it would have been more time efficient to go directly into an ADN program (i.e., 2 year RN program).

Any advice is appreciated.