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How much of a risk is there in starting at a new nursing school which is not yet accredited by NLN, but is in the process of pursuing such accreditation? I'd really appreciate the insight. I got into two schools and really like this new one. The other is much longer in length due to summers off, etc. but is fully accredited. Thanks!

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You run the risk of them not getting accredited. We have a school in San Diego that has been trying and failing for years.

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I know it's the truth, but the truth hurts! They seem kind of deceitful about it too, and I have a paranoid feeling they are monitoring all the posts about the school on here. :eek: The other school to which I was accepted has an excellent rep. but is just soo long. Thanks.

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stick to an accredited program!

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Specializes in Near Future: ED, Future Future: ACNP!.
I know it's the truth, but the truth hurts! They seem kind of deceitful about it too, and I have a paranoid feeling they are monitoring all the posts about the school on here. :eek: The other school to which I was accepted has an excellent rep. but is just soo long. Thanks.

It may be long, but if you go to an unaccredited program you will not be able to sit for the NCLEX and your units won't count for anything so you would have to do the other program anyway.

Look for another accelerated program!

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I know it's the truth, but the truth hurts! They seem kind of deceitful about it too, and I have a paranoid feeling they are monitoring all the posts about the school on here. :eek: The other school to which I was accepted has an excellent rep. but is just soo long. Thanks.

How long is "soo long?"

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It may be long, but if you go to an unaccredited program you will not be able to sit for the NCLEX and your units won't count for anything so you would have to do the other program anyway.

Look for another accelerated program!

This is not true. Performance on the NCLEX is one of the indicators for accreditation. The state's licensing agency would approve the curriculum prior to their operation and would allow successful graduates to take the NCLEX.

No new nursing program is going to be accredited. The process includes the evaluation of the program's outcomes.

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With that being said, if the program never gets accredited, this can be detrimental to future educational goals (graduate schools typically require a BSN from an accredited school) and sometimes getting a license in a new state may be complicated.

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Yes, we could sit for the boards but I do plan on going for future ed. Thanks for the replies so far.

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Most job postings I've read specifically say "Graduation from an accredited nursing school", so finding a job may be a problem. I had a professor who has been a dietitian for over 15 yrs. She attended an unaccredited school and now has to redo a portion of her bachelor degree program in order to advance her career. I would go for the accredited school no matter what.

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