A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What College of Western Idaho asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
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What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
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Kaplan Nursing Admissions Exam score above 60% (within 5 years) required; prerequisites (HLTH 101, GEM 3 math, plus an anatomy/physiology option) need a C or higher and must be within 7 years. Spring 2027 application window Oct 1-31, 2026, notification by Nov 15, 2026; cohort runs full time over three consecutive semesters (spring, summer, fall). Tuition $10,157 for the Intermediate Technical Certificate, $11,685 for the AAS; NCLEX-PN pass rate 100% for 2022, 2023 and 2024 graduates.
