LemonDabb

I am a student looking to get into a good nursing program. I do not currently hold a license. I really was interested in Aspen's nursing program because it offered me the option to get my BSN in about 2 years with all of my current credits transferred. Additionally, the cost wasn't as high as some other programs around me (I am living in the Phoenix area). They also had no waitlists, a hybrid program that allows all classes that do not require clinicals to be taken online, and an evening and weekends program. I am hesitant though due to the fact that the school itself is only nationally and institutionally accredited. The nursing program is CCNE accredited. Ultimately, the goal is to complete my masters and become an NP in acute care. I did call around to some of the hospitals in my area and they have confirmed that they do hire new grads from aspen. I just don't like the fact they do not have a regional accreditation. I was assured by some recruiters that as long as I had my license then that was all they looked at. They partner with United States University for NP programs, but they require you to find your own preceptors. Chamberlain University also has an NP Program that looks appealing. Can someone please help shed some light on my dilemma? Also, I would go to Chamberlain if it wasn't much more expensive and further away.