Idaho students! Advise on Carrington college please!

ashleebaby02 · Jun 29, 2015

I am going through Idaho state university for my Lpn to RN. I went to carrington for my Lpn but the RN program is not accredited. I would say choose another program unless you want to work in LTC.

FutureLPNNursing · Dec 7, 2015

I'm looking into this college but unsure. I live in Oregon and want to possibly apply for the one in Boise Idaho. I been told by the Oregon Nursing Boards and Idaho Nursing Boards that it's Accredited. I was told that Carrington is approved by the Idaho Board of Nursing. Also Carrington said I can further into BSN online later on which I plan to do.

ashleebaby02 · Jan 20, 2016

Carrington is approved by the board of nursing to test for RN licensure, however it is not accredited by the nursing accreditation such as nlnac (ace) or the other one ccne

FutureLPNNursing · Jan 20, 2016

@ashleebaby02 what exactly does that mean? I was told they are fully accredited and could go live anywhere with it just endorse. Also that you won't have problems bridging over to BSN MSN programs.

And how did you like the LPN program? I'm wanting to know how I can study for the compass would you give me some tips? Thanks

ashleebaby02 · Feb 9, 2016

Well for instance none of my credits from my Lpn would count toward the RN program at any college except for excelsior and carrington. You are just more limited on where you can work, as an RN who graduated from carrington you aren't able to work at most of the hospitals like Luke's or als. They want accredited nursing programs. Also, a lot of hospitals aren't hiring lpns anymore, as an Lpn you are mostly limited to nursing homes and clinics. The Lpn program was okay, it was 5 days a week, full time. It takes commitment but is doable. You have to choose what works best for you. Best of luck.