Frequently Asked Questions

AboutNursing.com is a free to use nursing career, nursing schools, nursing degrees, and nursing jobs information website. We are happy that you found your way here and hope that you enjoy your visit. At any time you can Search our site, visit the Site Map, Contact Us, or add us to your favorite links by using the Add to Favorites and other clickable links at the top right of most web pages. Below are frequently asked questions about the information found on our website.

Can you send me information about any nursing programs by mail?
No, AboutNursing.com does not deliver nursing school information by mail. Please contact the nursing school directly or use any available online form links to request information from the school.

Can you send me a nursing license application by mail?
No, AboutNursing.com does not deliver nursing license information by mail. Please contact your state Board of Nursing directly or use any available online links to request information from your state.

How do I apply for a nursing license?
You must graduate from a state nursing board approved nursing school before your apply for your nursing license. Please visit your state board of nursing website to review the RN, LPN, LVN and other nursing license requirements for your state and neighboring states (if interested) before you enroll into a nursing school.

Is it really that important to get an accredited nursing degree?
Yes, if you wish to continue your education in the future. CCNE and NLNAC (NLN) accreditations are well known nationwide and offer the best chance of your credits being accepted into your next nursing school of choice. Don't just believe us, take a look at the entrance requirements for nearby Associate, Bachelor, and Master nursing degree programs where it says "…must have graduated from a CCNE/NLNAC accredited nursing program." Some job postings will also clearly state that the candidate must have graduated from an accredited nursing degree program as well.

Are you sure that all nursing schools are listed, are you missing any?
Our nursing schools database is growing by the hundreds and we expect to add more nursing schools periodically as we find them. Nursing schools with CCNE and NLNAC (NLN) accreditation are our first priority, however, other nursing schools may be added to our website upon request. The total database size is projected to be over 2,000 nursing school programs.

I called my state board of nursing and they could not find the nursing school that you say is accredited, why?
If you are trying to verify the accreditation status of a nursing school, the easiest way might be to ask the school which accreditations they hold, and which number to call to verify their accreditation status. To verify NLNAC you can call NLNAC direct, likewise for CCNE. The state board of nursing website might not be updated for newer nursing programs and may only say that the nursing program is or is not licensed with the state.

I'm an LPN, is it's really worth taking the time to become a RN?
Yes. The writing is on the wall so to speak, that we need more Registered Nurses in the USA (and in the world). Take a look at the average salaries on our nursing jobs web page and notice that there are more Registered Nurses than LPN, LVN, Aides, and Orderlies combined. Average salaries increase significantly for those women and men who obtain their RN license as well. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a licensed RN by speaking with Registered Nurses at your facility including your hiring manager, and remember that the more RNs you talk to the more comfort you should have in making the decision to further your nursing education.

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