ADN Program will have a period of no accreditation from ACEN or NLN-CNEA.

[ajourneytonursing]

Hello everyone!

I have been accepted into an ADN program in California for this Fall 16. The website of this program has recently stated that it has always been accredited by the ACEN but has decided to pursue accreditation via the NLN-CNEA for a "period of time" starting January 2017 and therefore will not have either of these accreditations for "a period of time".

My question is, since I know many BSN and graduate level schools want you to graduate from a school that has had at least 1 of these accreditations, will attending a program that for a period of time does NOT have either of these affect chances of pursing higher education? Or even job opportunities?

Anyone who has any experience with similar situations please feel free to share your experiences or thoughts. I also have 2 other offers for nursing schools to start in the Fall but this one I thought would be the best fit.

If there is any other information needed or clarification needed please comment and thank you so much in advance!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Huh - I've never heard of this. What are they going to do about anyone that graduates during that 'interim' time when most employers only consider graduates of 'accredited' programs? There's no guarantee that they will be successful right away with a new accreditation - what if there's a protracted delay? It seems shady to me.

[ajourneytonursing]

Huh - I've never heard of this. What are they going to do about anyone that graduates during that 'interim' time when most employers only consider graduates of 'accredited' programs? There's no guarantee that they will be successful right away with a new accreditation - what if there's a protracted delay? It seems shady to me.

Exactly what I was thinking! They aren't giving any specifics as to how long the "interim" period of time will be. I don't understand why they can't keep their ACEN while they attempt to get the CNEA so that all of the students are covered. Unless there are specific rules or they are trying to save money.

It's such a bummer because this school has a good reputation in the area and I was so excited to be accepted but now I'm really having second thoughts.