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Idaho Nursing Programs

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Idaho — 2026

Compare the best BSN, MSN, ADN, and RN programs in Idaho. Tuition costs, NCLEX pass rates, accreditation, and unique program highlights for prospective nursing students.

7 programs listed BSN · ADN · MSN Idaho Board of Nursing Nurse Licensure Compact member

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Nursing Programs in Idaho

BSN · On-Campus
Boise State University
BSN Program — Boise

Boise State's nursing program is Idaho's fastest-growing, with clinical placements at St. Luke's Health System and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

$9,500/yearAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
91%NCLEX Pass
#1 BSN Program in the Treasure Valley Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
Idaho State University
BSN Program — Pocatello

ISU's Department of Nursing has prepared Idaho nurses for over 60 years, with strong clinical networks across eastern Idaho and partnerships with Portneuf Medical Center.

$9,000/yearAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
89%NCLEX Pass
Longest-Running BSN Program in Idaho Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
Boise State University
BSN Program — Boise

Largest university BSN program in Idaho; strong simulation and clinical network

$16,000/yrAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
90%NCLEX Pass
Boise State Nursing top public program in Idaho Visit Program →
BSN · On-Campus
Idaho State University
BSN – Traditional — Pocatello

Comprehensive nursing school serving southeastern Idaho with rural health emphasis

$14,500/yrAvg Cost
4 yearsLength
89%NCLEX Pass
ISU Nursing well-regarded in eastern Idaho Visit Program →
ADN · On-Campus
College of Southern Idaho
ADN Program — Twin Falls

Affordable ADN serving Magic Valley region with strong employer partnerships

$6,500 totalAvg Cost
2 yearsLength
87%NCLEX Pass
CSI ADN top choice for south-central Idaho students Visit Program →
ADN · On-Campus
North Idaho College
ADN Program — Coeur d'Alene

Northern Idaho ADN with clinical placements at Kootenai Health

$6,800 totalAvg Cost
2 yearsLength
86%NCLEX Pass
NIC serves north Idaho's growing healthcare workforce Visit Program →
MSN · Hybrid
Idaho State University
MSN – NP Tracks — Pocatello

Family NP and psychiatric NP tracks; rural health focus throughout Idaho

$16,000/yrAvg Cost
2 yearsLength
N/ANCLEX Pass
ISU MSN designed to address Idaho's rural provider shortage Visit Program →

About Nursing Programs in Idaho

Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and its nursing market has expanded with it, anchored by St. Luke's Health System and Saint Alphonsus in the booming Boise metro, plus regional employers in Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Coeur d'Alene. Rapid population growth keeps demand for nurses strong.

Students can pursue affordable community-college ADN programs, BSN degrees at Boise State, the University of Idaho, and other institutions, accelerated second-degree options, and RN-to-BSN bridges plus MSN tracks for advanced practice and leadership.

Licensure is handled by the Idaho Board of Nursing. Idaho is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN license issued to an Idaho resident is a multistate license valid across all compact states — a strong advantage for travel nurses and those serving the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Nursing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Idaho is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. If Idaho is your primary state of residence, your RN or LPN license is a multistate license valid across all compact states.
Complete an Idaho Board of Nursing-approved ADN or BSN program, pass the NCLEX-RN, and apply for licensure through the board.
Yes. Idaho is among the fastest-growing states, and the booming Boise metro along with regional centers keeps demand for nurses consistently strong.
Both qualify you for the NCLEX-RN. A community-college ADN is an affordable entry point, while a BSN is preferred at larger systems and for advancement.
About two years for an ADN and four for a BSN, with accelerated BSN options finishing in roughly 12 to 18 months for second-degree students.
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