LVN schools in CA are not accredited?

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I am looking into becoming a LVN. I don't know if I want to spend that kind of money as I have not 100% committed to the idea but as I research all of these schools, none of them are accredited by the NLNAC? I am from California, and all the schools here are only accredited by the state of California? Is that the same thing?

I have read that accreditation is a must have but if I don't have access to a school with accreditation, then what do I do?

I also might become a CNA first to help get some experience and save some money for nursing school if I end up pursuing nursing.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Honestly very few LPN/LVN programs are NLNAC accredited. All must be approved by their respective state board of nursing

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

It seems like NLNAC (now ACEN) and CCNE accreditation and employer hiring practices is more of an issue for RNs than for LVNs.

I would go to the CA BVNPT website to find LVN and LPT programs that are accredited by the Board of Nursing in CA.

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

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

None of the LVN programs in California are NLNAC-accredited. They are approved to operate by the California BVNPT, but none of them are accredited by the NLNAC.

I attended the last LVN program in California that was NLNAC-accredited. While I was attending Casa Loma College in 2005, the LVN program lost its NLN accreditation due to a lack of instructors who were educated at the MSN degree level.

NLNAC / CCNE accreditation is a big deal for people seeking RN licensure, but it is not that important for those who want an LVN license. By the way, I was able to complete an LPN-to-RN bridge program because many schools will grant you en bloc credit for your LPN license.

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