I dont know where you got your info but I am going to believe all of the hospitals here in tampa fl when they say everest is accredited and and when i called the nursing board as well. So unless there lying to me but i dont think they are. Just do the research and the one here in tampa fl does offer RN. Not every one wants to wait 3 or 4 years to get a dagree they can get in 21 mos. And sometimes you have to wait even longer to get into the RN program at a community college. And if you play it smart you can get most of he 38,000 paid for through grant and tuition reimburstment if you find a way to get your foot in the door at a hospital befor you start your classes. Every just do your own research before making any decision because if I listened to everyone else I would know most of what they say is false infotrmation.