Overview
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 Eagle Gate College-Idaho Falls asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Background check
- Interview
The Idaho Falls campus is listed on the Eagle Gate College Practical Nursing page (shared program). Entry requires proof of high school completion or equivalent, the PN prior education requirement, a clear background check, and an interview with the Program Director before clinical training; no entrance exam is listed. Application fees and tuition vary by campus; 48 credit hours in as little as 12 months, next Idaho Falls start listed as October 26.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Eagle Gate College-Idaho Falls. Open a category to see each one.