A school that loss National League for Nursing Accreditation

[Cupcake619]

If I got to a school that lost their National League for Nursing Accreditation, can I still do my RN_BSN. I recently found out the school i might attend doesn't have accreditation. My plans were always to go get my BSN right after. What would I have to do to obtain my BSN?

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

You may have an issue, research the schools you are intending to apply to see if this is an issue. Some jobs require you to be a graduate of a NLN approved program.

[Jolie, BSN]

I suggest you contact the program director and ask about the accreditation status.

Did they actually lose NLN accreditation (which might indicate a deficiency in the program) or did they opt not to renew it? Some nursing programs have decided to forgo NLN accreditation because it is an overwhelmingly expensive and time consuming process. Some programs have opted to seek accreditation from an alternate source.

I would also suggest contacting the university which offers the RN-BSN program you plan to attend and ask whether they accept graduates of non-NLN accredited programs.

In my experience, it is more of an issue with grad schools than BSN completion programs.

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

When I first started ns, we were told to always make sure the school is accredited (although I can't recall why). I guess I wasn't much of a help. It seems important for some reason though. I guess I'll be checking back here to read some op.

[rockenmomRN]

from what i understand (we went through this), there are two types of accreditation. one is from your state board of nursing the other is from the NLN. midway through school a bunch of our instructors walked out in search of much 'greener' pastures. (those pastures were covered in ben franklins) Anyhow the media had a field day with it and people from all over were asking if my degree was going to be worth anything.

What we found out was that very few community colleges are NLN accredited (few as in not all of them, less than more). as someone already stated its very expensive and time consuming to acquire, they are very picky. some hospitals say new grads have to be graduates from an NLN program and some universities say that as well.

very few of us had problems landing jobs, the ones that haven't had offers said they are actually holding out for their dream job. I haven't had any problems when researching bsn programs here in san diego. the fact is we were the only community college that had it, so the meda blew it out of proportion. hope this helps, ask around like your doing now. i think you;ll find that it really doesn't matter.

[Cupcake619]

Okay, so I just found out the reapplied for Fall 2008-2010 so they are getting it back. :sigh:

I feel like getting into nursing school is harder then medical school or law school. My friends that got into law school didn't have to jump through as many hoops as I have. I will be glad when my butt is sitting in my first class in spring semester

[rockenmomRN]

Cupcake, are you in san diego?

If you are let me know I just took my boards, if i passed i will give you everything...i do mean everything.

i just graduated from grossmont

[AtomicWoman]

midway through school a bunch of our instructors walked out in search of much 'greener' pastures. (those pastures were covered in ben franklins)

Great turn of phrase, rockenmomRN!

[WildcatFanRN, BSN, RN]

My school wasn't NLN accredited, and it wasn't a problem getting into an RN-BSN program at one my states public universities which are all NLN accredited. The issue would be for an RN-MSN program. Once you get your BSN you shouldn't have a problem. My school is Nationally accredited, not Regionally which seems to also be an issue when trying to go to a "regular" college/university.

[piel_canela26]

talking about accreditation, is it true that LIU's nursing program in new york is on probation?