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I am currently enrolled in and attending a LPN-RN bridge program. The program isn't accredited, it does however have state accreditation. It is the only bridge program in my area, besides where I received my LPN. I have a Bachelors degree already in another field. My question is will graduating from an unaccredited ADN program matter if I get my MSN from an accredited program? I know Indiana Wesleyan has a RN to MSN program that is accredited.

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Lots of graduate programs require that you be a graduate of an CNEA or CCNE accredited program to apply. I'm sure that's not true of all programs, but you would be limiting your choice of programs.

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Specializes in Neuro, Telemetry.

I would advise against attending a non accredited school. Most, if not all, reputable and accredited schools will require you had attended an accredited nursing school in order to apply for your higher degrees.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Attending an unaccredited school will cause you no end of problems in your future career.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I graduated from a non-accredited LPN-to-ASN bridge program and later completed an online RN-to-BSN program at a CCNE-accredited school. I am now enrolled in an MSN program at a regional state university with ACEN accreditation.

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Specializes in ICU.

Sounds like you are in Indiana. Why not look at ISU? They have a LPN-BSN program. There are lots of options in Indiana. Ivy Tech has campuses all over the state and they are accredited.

Most places will require you to graduate from an accredited program. It states that in their job postings.

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