Help, my ADN program is not NLN accredited

LauraLou · Sep 24, 2003

That is a tough situation. I don't know of any BSN programs that will accept a non-NLN ADN degree, except perhaps University of Phoenix. They are a for-profit university with campuses in Atlanta and Columbus, GA. You might check with them. Because they are for-profit, they are less picky about who they accept into their programs.

Best of luck!

memphispanda, RN · Sep 24, 2003

My understanding is that when the program gets accredited, it is retroactive to the first graduating class. They don't accredit programs until they have a proven program, so they all have an initial period of time when they are working on getting accredited. It happens when programs transition from ADN to BSN also. If the program is one you really want to go to, I would go. I know at least one program here requires RN licensure--nothing is mentioned at all about the accreditation of the institution you went to for the RN.

NicuNsg · Sep 24, 2003

My ADN program was not accredited by the NLN, but several colleges accept the degree here in Florida. It is an outstanding program, accredited by the Southern Colleges (that is a requirement!), followed all the guidelines set forth by the State BON and the NLN. Panda mentioned the RN licensure, that is all that is required here for the RN to BSN programs here. Most community college have articulation agreements w/ the universities, talk to the director of your program to see if she can problem solve this situation for your class. Maybe speak to some former graduates.....things are going to work out!!!! Hang in there!

Mrs.Yost · Sep 24, 2003

Are they considered to be "conditionally" accredited? I believe most new programs are "conditionally" accredited until they have a few graduating classes, proving that they are worthy of accreditation. This accreditation is then retroactive.

JenNJFLCA · Sep 24, 2003

My 4 year BSN program is brand new this year, but the RN-BSN and MSN programs are accredited. I am sure they will have no trouble getting accredidation for my program, or yours. Good luck!

TeresaRN2b · Sep 24, 2003

Mine isn't accreditted either, but we have at least one university here that reciprocates with us and accepts our school.

Teresa

shape0fmyheart · Sep 25, 2003

My program is also brand new and won't be fully accredited until after my class graduates and a certain amount of us pass the boards. I was also wondering if this would have any hinderance on us getting jobs, or what if the required amount don't pass the boards? Anyway, I know we still have colleges lined up that will accept us into a program from ours.

NicuNsg · Sep 25, 2003

I know at the college I attended, it is an accredited college. It is accredited by the Southern Colleges to award college degrees, which is a requirement for all colleges and universities. The director had told me at one time that NLN is by choice, it is an accreditation which shows that that program meets there requirements. It also cost the colleges a load of money and takes time to get. It has been a topic of discussion for every freshman entering, I questioned it.

As long as the college is recognized by the state board of nursing as an accepted nursing program, you can sit for the exams and become an RN after graduation. As far as after graduation, they do not care about your grades or where you went to school. They just want a copy of your diploma and a copy of your RN lincense, then your good to go.

I believe the only problem you'd run into would be if you transfered from your program to another university program without already being an RN. As far as legal requirements all schools that are recognized by your state must follow all the same guidelines in cirriculum (sp?), that does not involve the NLN.

If and when you decide to go on to get your BSN, you may have some add'l classes to take or take some over if your transcript does not articulate. That would happen in many instances with other degrees an example would be private college>state college.

Check around, let me know what you all find. Good luck and don't let anything stop you, if there's a will there is a way! :-D

irishrose53 · Oct 2, 2003

I agree with Panda. They got to prove they have a program that delivers.