RN Programs in Idaho

To become a registered nurse in Idaho you must complete an Idaho State Board of Nursing approved associate's or baccalaureate nursing degree program. Upon successful completion of a registered nursing program, graduates must then apply for and pass the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure to practice in the state of Idaho.

The associate's and baccalaureate degree programs in Idaho may require completion of certain prerequisites prior to acceptance to the nursing program and the baccalaureate programs may also first require admission to the University prior to acceptance to the actual nursing program. To learn more about admissions requirements, prerequisites, financial aid, and more use the nursing school contact information found below.

According to the Idaho Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wages, registered nurses in the state of Idaho earned a median annual salary of $52,500 which works out to a median hourly salary of $25.25. The Idaho Commerce & Labor, Research & Analysis Bureau projects that there will be 37% job growth for registered nurses through 2016. Based on this information, becoming a registered nurse in Idaho is a stable and lucrative career choice. Start by finding a nursing school below.

Registered Nursing Programs Approved by the Idaho State Board of Nursing

Apollo College Department of Nursing

1200 North Liberty Street

Boise, ID 83704

PH: 208-377-8080

Program: Associate's

Boise State University - Department of Nursing

1910 University Drive

Boise, ID 83725

PH: 208-426-4143

Programs: Associate's, Baccalaureate

College of Southern Idaho - Health Sciences & Human Services

PO Box 1238

Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238

PH: 208-732-6720

Program: Associate's

Eastern Idaho Technical College

1600 S. 25th E.

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

PH: 208-524-3000 xt.3399

Program: Associate's

Idaho State University - School of Nursing

Campus Box 8074

Pocatello, ID 83209

PH: 208-282-2185

Programs: Associate's, Baccalaureate

Lewis-Clark State College - Division of Nursing & Health Science

500 Eighth Avenue

Lewiston, ID 83501

PH: 208-792-2413

Program: Baccalaureate

North Idaho College - College of Technology

1000 W. Garden Ave.

Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814

PH: 208-769-3481

Program: Associate's

Northwest Nazerene University - Department of Nursing

623 Holly Street

Nampa, ID 83686

PH: 208-467-8650

Program: Baccalaureate

Brigham Young University - Idaho Department of Nursing

102-A Clarke

Rexburg, ID 83460-0620

PH: 208-496-1321

Programs: Associate's, Baccalaureate

(Source: Idaho State Board of Nursing)