Nursing School Red Flags: How to Spot a Degree Mill
Warning signs: no accreditation, aggressive sales, no clinical, promises too good.
Some 'nursing programs' are degree mills. Specific red flags.
Red flags
No CCNE/ACEN accreditation. No clinical hour requirements. Aggressive sales calls. Guaranteed acceptance. Faculty without nursing credentials. Promises of fast completion (e.g., 'BSN in 6 months').
How to verify
Check accreditation on CCNE.org or ACEN.org. Verify state BON approval. Check NCLEX pass rate on NCSBN site.
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Non-accredited programs leave you ineligible for licensure and graduate school.
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