If the school isn't accredited, don't even *think* of looking at it.
Here are the accrediting bodies for the various nursing schools:
Two national organizations accredit nursing education programs. The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) accredits all types of nursing education programs including master's, baccalaureate, associate's and diploma. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits programs that offer only master's and baccalaureate level nursing degrees.
There are also separate accrediting bodies for advanced practice nursing fields, including Nurse Anesthetist and Nurse Midwife programs. The Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) accredits nurse anesthesia programs at the certificate, master's and doctoral degree levels.
The American College of Nurse-Midwives Division of Accreditation (ACNM) accredits midwifery education programs.
With accreditation, you will have recourse if the school doesn't live up to its' promises and your education will carry more clout.