School of Nursing Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing
For students either who have no prior nursing experience or are currently licensed practical nurses who are seeking their baccalaureate degree in nursing
Accelerated Bachelor of Science In Nursing
For individuals who have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and wish to make a career change
Baccalaureate Completion Program for RNs
For currently licensed registered nurses who want to obtain a baccalaureate degree
Graduate Programs
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing
Designed with a research emphasis dedicated to extending nursing science and improving the delivery of health care. Entry into the Ph.D. program is an earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice will prepare clinical leaders for comprehensive nursing practice within a changing health care system.
Master Of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Prepares the graduate for a position in a nurse educator role in a variety of health care settings.
FNP to PMHNP Certificate
Designed to extend the practice and expertise of licensed FNP’s.
Graduate Nursing Education Certificate
Prepares the nurse to provide education in a variety of settings.
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
Prepares professional nurse anesthetists ready to meet the healthcare needs of Idaho and beyond.
Additional Information
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions after looking through the School of Nursing website, please see the Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions and Graduate Nursing FAQ for more information.
Finances
Cost of Attendance
Costs for tuition and fees at ISU are listed on the Cost of Attendance web page on the Finance and Administration website.
Professional Fees
In addition to ISU tuition and fees, a professional fee is assessed for all undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Nursing. Professional fees for the nursing programs are used to support faculty salaries, instruction support services, durable & disposable equipment and supplies, faculty and staff program travel, capital equipment and a reserve for maintenance and purchase of major capital items.
The list of current professional fees for all School of Nursing programs can be found here on the Professional Fees page.
Scholarships
The School of Nursing annually awards over $100,000 in scholarships, and the School of Nursing scholarship application is available annually in April in the Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS).
Please see the Scholarship Office website for more information about scholarship opportunities available through ISU
Student Organizations and Resources
Student Organizations
Student Nurses Association Leadership
President: Sydney Couch - coucsydn@isu.edu
Vice President: Kayanna Zamora - zamokaya@isu.edu
Secretary: Megan Smith - smitmeg8@isu.edu
Treasurer: Courtney Purser - purscour@isu.edu
Resources and Job Opportunities
CampusRN has $15,000 in Scholarships Available to Nursing & Allied Health Students.
Search Thousands of Entry Level Jobs, Externships, & Scholarship Opportunities on CampusRN.
Apply for opportunities to teach right here at the Idaho State University School of Nursing.
Browse their Free Job Board, Publications and Events
Nursing Education Scholarship awarded by Travel Nursing career organization.
Amount: $1,000.
Requirements: Accepted to or currently attending a full-time nursing or medical program at an accredited institution.
Travel Nursing Scholarship.
