Accredited LPN Program?

[I♥Scrubs]

Hey everyone I had a quick question. I just graduated from a state university with my associates in human services with high honors. I applied to two schools near me for nursing programs, one RN and the other RN but the first year you can opt out and just do your first year for LPN. They both were already full so I got wait listed. I have applied to BOCES for their LPN program and have to take the TEAS next week. I figured I could get a head start and then I could always go back for RN if I decided to. However the BOCES program is not accredited. Do you think this will be a negative factor in trying to find a job once I become licensed and complete the program? Have you or anyone you know gotten their license through a non-accredited program and gotten a job? Thanks in advance for your answers!

[LeeLeeTheGPN]

I actually looked on the BOCES site for the program I am going to do. And they have a link to LPN-RN bridge programs in the area. I clicked one that's about a half hour away and they are a state university with an RN program both ADN, BSN programs. On their website it says this:

"Advanced placement is possible for successful graduates of many BOCES and hospital-based practical nursing programs. Students desiring advanced placement are considered on an individual basis after the admissions process to the College is initiated. This process includes a challenge by examination of Nursing courses in the first year of the Nursing program."

So coming from a non-accredited program and going to a state university, sometimes you can bridge over if you meet their requirements and you can pass their challenge exam. It is possible!! :] And as far as getting jobs, I've been doing my research for my area, and it shouldn't be a problem :]

Exactly! Do what you have to do to get where you need to go girl! Believe me, a couple of people have been extremely vocal in my choice to attend a for profit school for my LPN before bridging over into my RN program, but the schools are encouraging it with their wait-lists being years long. And don't believe the hype, it's not hard getting a job! People just expect the school to line up jobs for them and thats not how it works! They give you job prospects and its up to you to apply, land the interview, and get the job, but its not hard! Just a little elbow grease. You can do it, good luck :) When do you start?

[I♥Scrubs, LPN]

I start September 4th! :yelclap:

[seunRN]

Just make sure that when you transfer your credits to another institution, they will accept it- suggestion: inquire about it. You might be able to sit in NCLEX, get your license and work, but you might not be able to move on to RN because most school accept credits from an accredited school. You might end up starting the whole RN instead of LPN-to-RN bridge.

non-accredited school-> graduate-> pass NCLEX-> LPN job.... BUT may not be able to transfer credits for RN.