Question on Accreditation

[Krystin]

My community college is starting an ADN with a local hospital. The hospital formerly had a diploma program but this year have discontinued it in favor of the ADN. The problem is that, being a new program, they aren't accredited yet. You have to sign a waiver and everything stating you knew that when you entered. They are seeking accreditation with ABHES and NLNAC and should be under review for this class. They obviously have experience with nursing education due to the long track record of their LPN and diploma programs, but they will not make any statements to the positive on whether or not the first class will be considered from an accredited program.

What it essentially means is I wouldn't be able to use their program for a BSN later - which I do eventually want to get. The ARE approved by the state higher education council and the Virginia board of nurses.

On the other hand, I ultimately want a local job. This is the system who runs all of the local hospitals. They do a ton of hiring out of their nursing school and this would be the most ideal scenario.

Does anyone have a similar experience?

[Krystin]

Update: I spoke to an RN-BSN program in the state and they allege that this will be fine.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

If they have had a RN school in the past and are in good standing the accreditation is essentially guarenteed. You have to graduate a class before you can be accredited. If they are presently in good standing then their reputation is their strength. If they really do have a high placement post graduation that is something to consider in the job market today being as tight as it is......Although I have not had a personal experience with this, and in life there are no guarentees, I feel you'd do well here....good luck!