Nlnac?

Hey everyone,

I'm currently in junior college working on my general ed and prerequisites so I can transfer in about a year to a university with a BSN program. After looking at different schools, I noticed that some are NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) accredited, and some aren't.

How important is this accreditation?

For example, I've been looking at San Diego State University and Humboldt; the programs and schools look really nice, but they're not NLNAC accredited.

Does it 'look better' on your resume if you went to an NLNAC accredited school or should I not worry about it?

Also, if I go to a school that's out-of-state, and then I come back to California after I receive my RN; do I have to re-take the test? (Is a new RN license required for each state?)

Any help would be appreciated.

[papawjohn]

Hey Dillinger

NLN is one of the older organizations. I think they are more associated with the now-long-gone Hospital-based Nursing Schools, the "diploma" programs. (I know, I know--you go to college-get a diploma-so why were the non-college schools called 'diploma' programs. Because it's NURSING, that's why .) You could ask a question on the Nurse Educator part of this forum and prob'ly write back and correct me on this but I think that's right.

There really are only two questions you should be asking yourself about this. First--does the school get me into the NCLEX? (gosh I almost said 'Boards'. It happens when you get old.) Because the SCHOOL doesn't make you a nurse. The STATE makes you a Nurse. The role of the school is to prepare you for the state's exam process.

Second--does the BSN College get you into grad school/CRNA school or whatever? You might have a long career in this and wouldn't it be a bummer if you had to get a 2d BSN to start a NursePractioner program, eh?

My advice (probably worth what you paid for it)

Papaw John

OOPs--almost forgot the 'reciprocity' part of this. I think this is how it still works. You take the NCLEX in--say--Tennessee. Say you pass (I'm sure you will!!) but unfortunately not with a great score. Now each state sets it's own minimum score and Tennessee (my home) might set it's sights kinda low (lots of dumb rednecks there) and give you your license. Later in life lets say you want to get a NewYork license. Everybody knows NewYorkers are mighty smart so lets assume that the State there has a higher standard than Tennessee. You apply to the NewYork B'd of Nursing and in the application you let the NY BON look into your NursingSchool for accreditation and the NCLEX for your score. They can decide whether or not to give you a NY Nurses License based on your scores and the schools standard compared to their requirements.

Usually if you went to a University or Community College and got reasonable scores on NCLEX getting a license in another state is easy but slow--cause you have to deal with state gov'ts and colleges and etc etc. So start a couple of months before you move there.

P-J-

[CVolante]

Hi, I'm new here, and I'm trying to figure out.. What is the difference between CCNE and NLNAC accreditation?

[UMichSCN07]

Cvolante-

If you do a forum search for NLNAC, you'll find more info than you ever wanted on the subject.

In a nutshell: NLNAC accreditation seems to be primarily for associate's/community college programs, where CCNE seems to be gaining popularity with 4-year schools (i.e.-major universities) and master's programs.

Mike in Michigan

[suzanne4, RN]

Hey Dillinger

NLN is one of the older organizations. I think they are more associated with the now-long-gone Hospital-based Nursing Schools, the "diploma" programs. (I know, I know--you go to college-get a diploma-so why were the non-college schools called 'diploma' programs. Because it's NURSING, that's why .) You could ask a question on the Nurse Educator part of this forum and prob'ly write back and correct me on this but I think that's right.

There really are only two questions you should be asking yourself about this. First--does the school get me into the NCLEX? (gosh I almost said 'Boards'. It happens when you get old.) Because the SCHOOL doesn't make you a nurse. The STATE makes you a Nurse. The role of the school is to prepare you for the state's exam process.

Second--does the BSN College get you into grad school/CRNA school or whatever? You might have a long career in this and wouldn't it be a bummer if you had to get a 2d BSN to start a NursePractioner program, eh?

My advice (probably worth what you paid for it)

Papaw John

OOPs--almost forgot the 'reciprocity' part of this. I think this is how it still works. You take the NCLEX in--say--Tennessee. Say you pass (I'm sure you will!!) but unfortunately not with a great score. Now each state sets it's own minimum score and Tennessee (my home) might set it's sights kinda low (lots of dumb rednecks there) and give you your license. Later in life lets say you want to get a NewYork license. Everybody knows NewYorkers are mighty smart so lets assume that the State there has a higher standard than Tennessee. You apply to the NewYork B'd of Nursing and in the application you let the NY BON look into your NursingSchool for accreditation and the NCLEX for your score. They can decide whether or not to give you a NY Nurses License based on your scores and the schools standard compared to their requirements.

Usually if you went to a University or Community College and got reasonable scores on NCLEX getting a license in another state is easy but slow--cause you have to deal with state gov'ts and colleges and etc etc. So start a couple of months before you move there.

P-J-

PJ,

I need to correct you. You are speaking of results from back when we took the exam. NCLEX is now national and no longer gives a numerical score like we got, only a pass or no-pass. There is no numberical score available to anyone. The exam is only 75 to 265 questions and results can be posted in just a day or two, not the months that we waited for.:)

The actual NCLEX passing result has reciprocity in all states, but you must meet the educational requirements fo each state to be able to get a license issued on that new state by endorsement.