Graduated from a non accredited University.

by lclarke05 Mar 17, '13 | 2,287 Views | 17 Comments

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0 Has anyone graduated from a school that was not accredited by NLN or CCNE. How difficult was it to get a job? How badly did it affect your chances? Any info will help please :-)
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Mar 17, '13 by roser13

Can you even sit for the NCLEX without graduation from an accredited program?
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Mar 17, '13 by Thetist1

Check your states board of Nursing

https://www.ncsbn.org/2321.htm
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Mar 17, '13 by xoemmylouox

It will be harder to find a job, but you should still be able to sit for the NCLEX. I advise against it, it's tough enough to get a job as it is.

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Mar 17, '13 by RNsRWe

Considering how difficult is usually is to find employment WITH a license and WITH a degree from an accredited school, why would you consider anything less?
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Mar 17, '13 by Nursetastic

In addition to the difficulty you will have finding work, it will also be difficult to get accepted to school if you ever want to further your education.
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Mar 17, '13 by hiddencatRN

Also, if you're ever interested in military nursing, I believe they require you to have graduated from an accredited program. It's also not unusual in my area to see employers specify that applicants must have graduated from an accredited program in addition to having an active license.

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Mar 17, '13 by joanna73 Guide

With this market, why would you invest time and money into a non accredited institution? I don't understand.
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Mar 19, '13 by St_Claire

From the responses here I think we are all wondering why you would choose a non-accredited program. When the nursing shortage hit schools revamped their programs and received accreditation. In my area you can barely throw a rock without hitting a nursing school.
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Mar 19, '13 by lclarke05

From my understanding, schools take a couple years to get the CCNE and NLN accreditation The program has to graduate a certain number of students and have statistics i.e. and NCLEX pass rate. The actual university is accredited just not the nursing accreditation.
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Mar 19, '13 by lclarke05

I am in San Diego, my options are limited, the prerequisites for the schools differ so much. I have been taking prerequisites for years...I am okay with taking one more if the school looks like I have some hope of getting in but...I am getting drained.
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Mar 19, '13 by lclarke05

Yes you can! I thought all that mattered is that you have a license...I guess not.
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Mar 19, '13 by lclarke05

Quote from RNsRWe

Considering how difficult is usually is to find employment WITH a license and WITH a degree from an accredited school, why would you consider anything less?

Their curriculum and schedule is very attractive, and I am running out of options.