Does Regional Accredidation matter?

Hey everyone!
I'm looking into ADN programs in my state and although ALL of them are NLN accredited, some of the institutions where they are offered are not regionally accredited institutions. My question is: Does it matter?

Will having a nursing degree from a regionally accredited college benefit me in any way as opposed to a non-accredited institution? Like I said, the nursing programs are ALL NLN accredited, but not all the institutions are regionally accredited.

Thanks for any and all help ~ Vanessa

P.S: I'm not typing this way because I think any of you are stupid, I just want to make sure I am clear because I tend to be confusing when it comes to asking questions.
Regional accreditation affects the transferability of earned credits. Are you going to be happy as an ADN or do you want to go for a BSN or higher in your future? Do you think you will never decide to get a different degree in a different field? Schools that are not regionally accredited offer classes and degrees and certificates that will probably not be accepted at other institutions. For example: an associates degree from a Sanford Brown or Kaplan (for-profit) school will not be accepted at Cornell or U of M or UCLA or even my school UTHSC in San Antonio. That means, the decision to pursue a Baccalaureate means going back to school and redoing the first two years to get all the basics back in to qualify for the Baccalaureate program. The funny thing about those non accredited schools, seems it can cost 5x's as much for an ADN as one from a local Community College, so, if you take out student loans, your earning potential may be limited to repaying student loans. Also, I have heard, and it could just be rumors, but degrees offered from for-profit colleges may not be a good thing to add to your resume. As I do not work in Human Resources, I am only repeating what I have heard and not personal experience. There is a thread on this forum about for-profit schools that I would suggest you look at. Also Huffington Post had an article about the graduation rate of for-profit schools. Anyway, good luck which ever way you decide to go.ToriScrutiny Takes Toll on For-Profit College Company - NYT - Nursing for NursesFor-Profit College Graduation Rate: 22 Percent

A few months ago on on another thread I had posted this link:FRONTLINE: college, inc.: watch the full program online | PBSIt's a fascinating look at for-profit colleges.

This was not addressed in my nursing program. All we worried about was graduating and having our paperwork sent forward from the school so that we could take the Boards.

In my state you cannot sit for the boards unless the school is accredited. I would say yes. You do not want to find yourself in a situation where the school closes or you cannot take your boards.

Quote from Toydemon10In my state you cannot sit for the boards unless the school is accredited. I would say yes. You do not want to find yourself in a situation where the school closes or you cannot take your boards.

Quote from Toydemon10In my state you cannot sit for the boards unless the school is accredited. I would say yes. You do not want to find yourself in a situation where the school closes or you cannot take your boards.

The only schools that aren't regionally accredited are trade schools and for-profit schools, both of which are always towards the bottom end of the reputation scale. You get to pay through the nose for the "privilege" of attending such institutions.

WOW! Overwhelming amount of responses and most are GREATLY appreciated! :redpinkhe Thank you SO SO much for helping me out. This has really helped this decision become an easy one to make: Of course I'll go with the regionally accredited! I'm not planning on a bachelors, but I don't want that door closed to me. Thank you so much again everyone! ~ Vanessa