| The first step in nursing is LPN/LVN where LPN | | | | accredited by NLNAC or not. NLNAC stands for |
| stands for licensed practical nurse. Only when you | | | | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission |
| have successfully completed this course and have | | | | and they are responsible for accrediting various |
| received your license after passing the National | | | | nursing programs in medical colleges across the US. |
| Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), you can | | | | Some of the other accreditations that you can look |
| apply for higher education or an RN nursing degree. | | | | for while pursuing an online RN degree include CCNE |
| The benefit of completing RN (registered nurse) | | | | accreditation. CCNE stands for Commission on |
| program is that you will be able to pursue higher | | | | Collegiate Nursing Education and it is an autonomous |
| courses like BSN (Bachelor of Science) or MSN | | | | accreditation agency. The most important aspect of |
| (Masters of Science) as well. | | | | choosing an accredited online RN nursing degree is |
| You can pursue it through online programs or campus | | | | that you will be able to compete in the job market |
| based programs. Since most people apply for this | | | | better and your chances of acquiring a higher pay job |
| program while working as an LPN hence the best | | | | will be more. There are several other nursing |
| option is to opt for an online RN nursing degree. | | | | accredited programs for specialized nursing as well, |
| There are several schools all across the US that offer | | | | which you can pursue after getting your RN license |
| online courses for registered nurses but what you | | | | from BRN (Board of Registered Nursing). |
| need to check is whether these programs are | | | | |