Complete list of state-approved registered nurse programs in the state of Idaho |
Registered Nursing Programs in Idaho (ID) Nursing remains a fast growing profession throughout the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics program, job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be excellent in the coming years. Employers in some parts of the country are already reporting difficulty in attracting and retaining RNs. Registered nurses in Idaho made and average of $62,720 annually in 2010 with 80 percent of RNs making between $44,060 and $86,690.
Registered nurses who work in a hospital or healthcare institution in the state of Idaho must be officially licensed. In order to obtain an RN license, a candidate must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). NCLEX-RN examinations are designed to test the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed registered nurse. NCLEX-RN exams are currently offered in a Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) format and administered by Pearson VUE. Questions may be asked in a multiple choice, fill in the blank, or other broader format such as selecting the correct answer(s) out of a group of choices. Once you have completed your educational requirements and are ready to take the NCLEX-RN, you should first contact the board of nursing where you are seeking licensure for specific licensing requirements. Application information related to Idaho nurse licensure by examination is available by contacting the State of Idaho Board of Nursing by email or by telephone at 208-334-3110. In summary, the following steps should be taken if you are interested in becoming a registered nurse in the state of Idaho: 1. Find and graduate from a board approved diploma, ADN, or BSN program. Idaho Associates Degree RN Programs
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We try to update our nursing school listings as schools open and close and when accreditation is granted to new nursing programs. If you find information that is incorrect or requires updating please send us an email so that we can make the necessary changes. We recommend that prospective nursing students conduct their own research on schools they are interested in before they commit to enrolling in an academic program. Idaho RN Schools See our complete list of qualified RN nursing education programs in the state of Idaho. The schools listed here offer pre-licensure nursing programs that meet the registered nursing education requirements set forth by the Idaho Board of Nursing (IBN). The IBN is responsible for making sure that each nursing program provides satisfactory education to prepare students to become licensed registered nurses. Before receiving a nursing license the graduating student will need to challenge the NCLEX-RN exam in the state of Idaho and pass the test.
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