CCNE vs. NLNAC?

RN1982 · Apr 24, 2008

It doesn't matter.

RN1982 · Apr 24, 2008

Many colleges are accreditted by a different organization. It doesn't make one better than another.

KYCNM · Apr 24, 2008

Both CCNE and NLNAC are accredited by the Department of Education Accreditation Commission. Accreditation is tied to eligibility for participation in funding for student loans and so forth, as well as a gauge of the excellence of the program.

CCNE accredits only baccalaureate and higher education (master's and doctoral programs).

NLNAC accredits diploma and associate degree programs primarily, although college and university programs that had NLNAC accreditation before CCNE was "born" may have retained that accreditation.

Accreditation is an expensive business both in cost and time and energy to prepare for the accreditation visit, and many schools can only afford one accreditation process so they choose the one that fits their niche.

Another important question to consider when selecting a program of nursing education is the school's NCLEX pass rate, which is public information attainable from each juridictions Board of Nursing.

banana1234 · Apr 24, 2008

I am considering both NYU and CSUN for an ABSN program....NYU has a pass rate of over 90%. The program at CSUN is going through their first ABSN class so that information is not yet available. Also, does anybody know what the educational requirements of california? If i do go to school in new york how difficult will it be for me to move back to cali to work? :nurse:

KYCNM · Apr 25, 2008

You can complete the education in NY and after you have taken NCLEX boards and passed, apply for license reciprocity in California. Neither NY nor CAL are members of the nurse license compact which allows members to practice in any compact member's jurisdiction. Information about the compact can be found at:

https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm

husker_rn, RN · Apr 25, 2008

Don't know how your finances look but you can take your classes in one state and then take boards in another. I went to a BSN program in Nebraska and after receiving my degree moved to Montana and took boards there. Check around before you decide and good luck!!

KYCNM · Apr 25, 2008

That's true, but at least one state now has a mantadory post-graduation preceptorship that requires 120 hours of practice under the supervision of an RN before you can APPLY to take the NCLEX.

If you take the exam in the state of residence, near your school, it is much easier to deal with bureaucrasies. For example, in Kentucky the Board of Nursing must have to have a copy of transcript; letter from the dean stating you have successfully completed a program of study; a photograph with your signature and the dean's signature; application for license; and after you have completed the preceptorship, a form from the hospital where you completed the preceptorship stating that you did so, plus the fees for all these things before you will be permitted to contact Pearsonvue about taking the NCLEX. As the previous poster said, know the regulations for the state where you will be applying for licensure.

alpha_dog · May 11, 2008

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering what the difference is if a school is accredited by the CCNE or by the NLNAC. I did some research of schools in my area and some are accredited by one or the other but not both. The LVN-BSN Online program that I will be starting in the Fall is accredited by my states BRN and by the CCNE. Does it really make a difference? Or it only really matters if the school is accredited by your state's BRN?

Thank you in advance!

Tweety, BSN, RN · May 11, 2008

Some Masters programs (not many) perfer the NLNAC, so it might matter depending on your goals and where you want to go to grad school.

The CCNE is a good accreditation though and you can feel good about that.

alpha_dog · May 12, 2008

Hi Tweety

Thank you for your response. I have thought about going for my MSN afterwards. The school that I am getting my BSN from also offers an MSN program so I can feel good about that too then huh?? =)

alpha_dog · May 12, 2008

How funny...I just posted a topic titled "CCNE vs. NLNAC"...In that post, someone responded to me that it depends what your educational goals are...For instance, some MSN programs require the accredidation from NLNAC...But then again I don't see how that fits since most BSN programs are accredited by CCNE...Anyway, I was just curious to know why some programs were accredited by one and not both...Thank you for everyone here at allnurses =)