Hi There! I am trying to find out more info about becoming an LPN and then an RN. I have gone through some of the treads on this wonderful site, but I find conflicting info from different sources that I found. Hopefully, some of you could clear it up for me. Thank you in advance. Does one need to become a Nursing Assistant before going to school for an LPN? As far as choosing the school for LPN, I hear that the school should be accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). What if the school is not? I saw a few colleges offering degrees in LPN and then immediately RN without being accredited. Is that a scam of some sort? I also see some schools having 1 year and others a 2 year program for LPN, what is the difference and why?All information is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Ann-