nursing schools without accreditation

3 What is your opinion of non-accredited nursing schools churning out nurses? I was in another thread and was told that students from these schools can sit for the NCLEX.For some reason, that doesn't settle well with me.
Quote from ThePrincessBrideWhat is your opinion of non-accredited nursing schools churning out nurses? I was in another thread and was told that students from these schools can sit for the NCLEX.For some reason, that doesn't settle well with me.

Quote from ThePrincessBrideWhat is your opinion of non-accredited nursing schools churning out nurses? I was in another thread and was told that students from these schools can sit for the NCLEX.For some reason, that doesn't settle well with me.

I understand your point about accreditation, and it's valid and I'm sure there's a lot of truth to it. But I don't think it's the be-all, end-all of nursing schools. You take the same NCLEX no matter where you graduate. Someone from an accredited school can barely pass the courses and take four tries to pass the NCLEX. Someone from a non-accredited school can graduate with A's and pass on the first try. So just because the school is accredited doesn't mean the students will automatically be better nurses.

I wonder why a person is allowed to retake the boards if they don't pass? This allowance to retake boards doesn't sit well with me.

Schools may not be nationally accredited, but they must be approved by the Board of Nursing in the state in which they operate. (I could be wrong, but this is my understanding.) National accreditation is expensive and complex; the school may decide it is not worth it, if they are turning out students who can pass NCLEX.As far as taking the NCLEX more than once, why not? This is common in other professions. Many circumstances can affect one's ability to pass on the first try--illness, test anxiety, etc.

Quote from netglowI wonder why a person is allowed to retake the boards if they don't pass? This allowance to retake boards doesn't sit well with me.

Quote from ThePrincessBrideWhat is your opinion of non-accredited nursing schools churning out nurses? I was in another thread and was told that students from these schools can sit for the NCLEX.For some reason, that doesn't settle well with me.

Quote from DoGoodThenGoWhy not? Many professions allow multiple chances at passing entry into profession exams,The late John Kennedy Jr. took the NYS bar exam and failed something like ten times (more or less) before finally passing.

Quote from netglowSee, now I think that is nuts.

I just don't understand -- then why test? If you want to allow repeats then have there be actual scores for each attempt available for employers and states licensing boards to view on record. Actually, when I applied for another license in a compact state, the app did ask if you passed the boards on your first attempt.I applaud those employer apps that ask for your GPA for every degree you have as well. I just saw one for a pharm sales rep position, that listed a GPA necessary for it's minimum requirements.I also am against allowing repeats of college level courses to improve one's GPA.

Quote from netglowI just don't understand -- then why test? If you want to allow repeats then have there be actual scores for each attempt available for employers and states licensing boards to view on record. Actually, when I applied for another license in a compact state, the app did ask if you passed the boards on your first attempt.I applaud those employer apps that ask for your GPA for every degree you have as well. I just saw one for a pharm sales rep position, that listed a GPA necessary for it's minimum requirements.I also am against allowing repeats of college level courses to improve one's GPA.

Quote from Ashley, PICU RNI understand your point about accreditation, and it's valid and I'm sure there's a lot of truth to it. But I don't think it's the be-all, end-all of nursing schools. You take the same NCLEX no matter where you graduate. Someone from an accredited school can barely pass the courses and take four tries to pass the NCLEX. Someone from a non-accredited school can graduate with A's and pass on the first try. So just because the school is accredited doesn't mean the students will automatically be better nurses.