Accredited Vs. Non-accredited???

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Is accreditation of a school important for you, whether it's to become a LVN? I mean whether it's accredited or not, you're still able to sit for the boards and become licensed, right?

I'm researching whether to take a lvn program that is accredited for post secondary education (12 mo) without WASC accredited (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) which I found is what a school needs for you to transfer your classes, and a WASC accredited institute (Western Career College) that allows for class transfers.

I guess since I want to further my education later to become a RN and take the LVN-RN bridge then it would be better to go to Western Career College that is accredited with WASC so I can transfer those classes.... what do you guys think? Is there anyone on this site who is doing it this way?

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Not sure about LVN's but most hospitals in CA will not hire RNs unless they graduate from an accredited school.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

You're last thought is why it's important to go to an accredited school. Your LPN to RN program might not take credits from a non-accredited school and you will be stuck taking classes over. Don't waste your time with a non-accredited school if you plan on furthering your education.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho.

I agree it sounds as if you have found your own answers in your research.

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