Most ADN programs near Boston have warnings?

Luchador, CNA, EMT-B · Jan 25, 2019

I wouldn't go to a school that lacks accreditation. This forum is full of horror stories of people getting screwed over by unaccredited schools.

TheDudeWithTheBigDog, ADN, RN · Jan 26, 2019

6 hours ago, Alythra said:
I live in Boston, Mass. and have been thinking of entering nursing. I want to take it slow though as I still have quite a bit of student debt, and I am interested in working while working on an ADN. The only issue is that it seems like most ADN programs in the area have warnings on their accreditation. The only one that is within a reasonable distance (30min-45min) that does not have a warning has suspended their admissions without news of what actions they plan on taking in the future.
I have considered a ABSN, but tuition costs are too high in private universities. At the public universities, the requirements are really high with minimum B+/3.3 GPA for pre reqs because of how competitive they are.
Would it be too big of a risk to join a program with a warning? Or any other advice regarding this situation would be appreciated!

It depends on what the warning is for, and by who.

If it's by CCNE or ACEN, it's completely subjective on whether or not it matters. I pointed this out in another thread, if you absolutely have to work at one specific place that requires ACEN accreditation, then only go to a school that has a stable accreditation. If you want to work for Mayo Clinic, just compare programs and find one that you like, because in that situation, that accreditation means absolutely nothing. You just have to have one year of RN experience. If you're flexible, it's not that big of a deal if a school doesn't have this accreditation. You just might have to get a couple years experience before your dream job, or take a refresher course if you want to transfer a license to certain states.

If it's regional accreditation, transferring to a higher degree can be extremely hard, almost impossible. But if that's going to be your terminal degree, this doesn't matter. This is another one that's subjective.

If it's state accreditation, that's serious. Your school can lose its approval for you to take your NCLEX.

Luchador, CNA, EMT-B · Jan 26, 2019

12 hours ago, tonyl1234 said:
If it's state accreditation, that's serious. Your school can lose its approval for you to take your NCLEX.

What he said. This is pretty much the worse case scenario-- and it has happened to people who came to this forum asking what to do about it. Basically, they're screwed.

beavcan · Jan 26, 2019

My feeling here, and I have been a Nurse for many years, and have taken NCLEX in the USA a few years ago, (2004) and in Canada 1975. (yes passed both) The goal here is to be able to take the NCLEX and pass. As long as you can do that you are sailing.

Golden_RN, MSN · Jan 29, 2019

1. Too risky to go to a school that potentially will lose accreditation.

2. If you are already in debt, I agree that a private school is a bad idea. In my area, it is very hard to get hired (in acute care) as a graduate of private school anyway.

3. You have the option of taking pre-reqs at a community college now, then apply to the public university or relocate when you start a program. Yes, public universities AND associate programs are all highly competitive.