Not NLNAC Accredited school cause problems later??

[kneecole06]

I am looking to go to a private college called Career Training Solutions here in Fredericksburg, VA for either their LPN or new RN program. However they are only accredited by the VA state board of nursing and not nationally by NLNAC. Should this be a concern of mine because I would like to move out of VA eventually, will this cause problems when it comes to obtaining my license in another state or getting a job?? Also will it cause problems if I'd like to go back to school for my BSN eventually??

Thanks for any help! Oh also, if there are any students who go to CTS for eithert of these programs I'd like to hear from you...any opinions, etc. of this school!

[olivia60]

There is no way you can complete prerequisites in one year, even if you have taken all of the prerequisites to the prerequisite classes in high school. It is going to take me 2- 2 1/2 years to do all of my prerequisites. This is why it just might be better to just go into a 4 year BSN program right off the bat.

[cally527, RN]

I think it would depend on several factors, most important would be 1) Where you want to move if you leave VA. 2) Would want to pursue an advanced degree?

I live in MA and about 70-85% of all RN posting I have seen state you need to have graduated from a NLN Accredited Program. If you ever want to pursue an advanced degree, your classes might not be accepted at other schools.

[KristeyK]

My school is going through the process of getting NLN accreditation. That being said, I am moving out of state next Saturday, the day after we are finished with our NCLEX review course. I have an interview set up in the city I will be living in. I am also going to be enrolling into a RN-BSN program once I have my license. I am also taking my NCLEX exam in Texas, and I am graduating in Arizona. It shouldn't be an issue, as a lot of schools don't go for this.