NLN accreditation job requirement?

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Hi there,

Recently earned my BSN at Loyola University Chicago's Marcella Neihoff School of Nursing.

In the midst of job hunting, I've noticed some listings requiring being a graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing. After a few google searches, I've found that my school is accredited by CCNE - does this mean I am completely ineligible to apply for these job listings? ):

I'm new to this whole job hunt game and just don't want to look foolish trying to get a job when I don't fully understand these requirements..

Also side note - what is the difference with NLN and CCNE accreditation? The list of NLN-accredited schools seems to be significantly smaller - Is NLN superior to CCNE?

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The NLNAC has changed its name to ACEN. The ACEN accredits LPN, diploma, ADN, and BSN nursing programs. The CCNE accredits BSN and MSN programs. Accreditation is a lengthy and expensive process; very few LPN programs are accredited, very few diploma programs still exist, and lots of ADN programs don't bother to pursue accreditation (often not because the program isn't good enough, but because of the expense). BSN programs are eligible for either accreditation, but schools that have MSN programs have tended to go with CCNE because they can get all their programs accredited by the CCNE, instead of having the BSN program accredited by one organization and the graduate programs accredited by another. Typically, when employers talk about requiring graduation from an accredited program, either ACEN or CCNE accreditation is acceptable. I think some employers still refer to "NLN accreditation" just from old habit; the accrediting arm of the NLN has been around longer than the CCNE, and "NLN accreditation" used to be the only voluntary nursing accreditation there was.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
BSN programs are eligible for either accreditation, but schools that have MSN programs have tended to go with CCNE because they can get all their programs accredited by the CCNE, instead of having the BSN program accredited by one organization and the graduate programs accredited by another.
I'm enrolled in a MSN program that is currently a candidate for ACEN accreditation. The same school offers a BSN program that has had NLNAC accreditation for 20+ years before the accrediting body's name changed to ACEN.

ACEN now accredits MSN and doctoral nursing programs, FYI.

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I'm enrolled in a MSN program that is currently a candidate for ACEN accreditation. The same school offers a BSN program that has had NLNAC accreditation for 20+ years before the accrediting body's name changed to ACEN.

ACEN now accredits MSN and doctoral nursing programs, FYI.

Thanks for the info. Do you know when that started?

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