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Announcements 

  • Have questions about our nursing programs? Contact Academic Advising at (208) 496-2438.
  • RN to BSN information - call Gwen at (208) 496-2305.
  • Need to schedule a nursing test - call (208) 496-1325 ext. 1.

Welcome to the Nursing Department Home Page!

  

What programs are available?

The Nursing Department has a history of 50 years of experience educating and training qualified nursing professionals. We offer two degree programs that are accredited by the NLNAC and a Nursing Cluster for non-nursing majors, which are:

 

  • The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • The Registered Nurse Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
  • Nursing Cluster for non-nursing majors

 

When are the programs offered?

The programs are offered each semester. ONLY complete applications are considered for selection. Application deadlines for each semester are as follows:

 

 

 ASN

 RN-BSN
 Fall
  •  Submitted by March 1st
  •  Submitted by May 15th
 Winter
  •  Submitted by June 15th 
  •  Submitted by October 1st
 Spring
  •  Submitted by November 1st
  •  Submitted by February 1st

 

Requirements

These programs are designed for serious students who want to serve and care for others as medical professional. The ASN is for students who want to be a RN. The BSN is for students who are RNs who seek to advance their education and career.

 

Visit the ASN and RN-BSN for more specific information about requirements and prerequisites.

 

Cost Information

 

Cost vary depending on whether courses are taken on-campus, online and as an LDS or Non-LDS student. Note: University tuition increases by $4 per credit starting for Fall 2009; Continuing Education fee remains unchanged. The general tuition costs are as follows:

 

 ASN Tuition  

RN-BSN Tuition 
 LDS On-campus Students 
  • $136 a credit up to 12 credits
  • $1,640 a semester if 12 or more credits
Non-LDS On-campus Students 
  • $272 per credit for general education classes 
  • $3,280 a semester for 12 or more credits
LDS On-campus Students  
  • $136 a credit up to 12 credits
  • $1,640 a semester if 12 or more credits
Non-LDS On-campus Students  
  • $272 per credit for general education classes 
  • $3,280 a semester for 12 or more credits

 

 LDS Alternate Track Students
  • $204 per credit for nursing classes ($136 a credit for nursing classes + $68 a credit for a continuing education tuition fee)
Non-LDS Alternate Track Students
  • $272 per credit for general education classes
  • $340per credit for nursing classes.
LDS Online Students
  • $204 per credit for nursing classes ($136 a credit for nursing classes + $68 a credit for a continuing education tuition fee)
Non-LDS Online Students
  • $272 per credit for general education classes
  • $340 per credit for nursing classes.
 Other Academic Costs
  • Department of Nursing Insignia: $10.00
  • Travel Fee: $25.00
  • Nursing Kit: $125.00
  • Lab Fee: $45.00
  • Syllabi: $95.00
  • NCLEX review Fee: $240.00
Other Academic Costs 
  • $62.00
 
Note: The costs per credit for the Online RN-BSN classes can change from semester to semester and will affect all students currently enrolled in BSN classes on-line.

 

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