The Department of Nursing offers an education that is highly valued by students and healthcare employers. Our nursing program is committed to providing students all the tools needed to be successful in the medical world. This program has dedicated and experienced faculty to help students as they navigate the world of nursing and academic coursework. Clinical hours are required and allow students the opportunity for hands-on experience with patients, to perform nursing skills, and learn how to properly use medical equipment. The campus also has state-of-the-art simulation suites and nursing labs to practice skills in a safe environment.
The BYU-Idaho nursing program meets licensing standards for all states.
Additional information found on the BSN Prospective Students page.
| Status for Licensure | NURSING | |||
| U.S. States & Territories | (Meets, Does Not Meet) | State Agency Link | Telephone Number | Date Reviewed |
| Alabama (AL) | Meets | ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSINGv | (800) 656-5318 | Oct. 2025 |
| Alaska (AK) | Meets | Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | (907) 269-8160 | Oct. 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | Meets | Nursing Regulator | (602) 771-7800 | Oct. 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | Meets | ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | (501) 686-2700 | Oct. 2025 |
| California (CA) | Meets | California Board of Registered Nursing | (916) 322-3350 | Oct. 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | Meets | Colorado Board of Nursing | (303) 894-2430 | Oct. 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | Meets | Connecticut Department Of Public Health | (860) 509-7603 | Oct. 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | Meets | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation | (302) 744-4500 | Oct. 2025 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | Meets | Dc.Gov | (202) 442-5955 | Oct. 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | Meets | Florida Board of Nursing | (850) 488-0595 | Oct. 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | Meets | Georgia Board of Nursing | (844) 753-7825 | Oct. 2025 |
| Hawaii (HI) | Meets | Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Division | (808) 586-2695 | Oct. 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | Meets | edopl.idaho.gov/ | (208) 577-2476 | Oct. 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | Meets | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | (888) 473-4858 | Oct. 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | Meets | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | (317) 234-2043 | Oct. 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | Meets | Iowa Board of Nursing | (515) 281-3255 | Oct. 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | Meets | Board of Kansas Nursing | (785) 296-4929 | Oct. 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | Meets | Kentucky Board of Nursing | (502) 429-3300 | Oct. 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | Meets | Louisiana State Board of Nursing | (225) 755-7500 | Oct. 2025 |
| Maine (ME) | Meets | Maine State Board of Nursing | (207) 287-1133 | Oct. 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | Meets | Maryland Board of Nursing | (410) 585-1900 | Oct. 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Meets | Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing | (800) 414-0168 | Oct. 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | Meets | Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | (517) 335-1980 | Oct. 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | Meets | Minnesota Board of Nursing | (612) 317-3000 | Oct. 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | Meets | Mississipii - Board of Nursing Licensure | (601) 957-6300 | Oct. 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | Meets | Missouri Division of Professional Registration | (573) 751-0681 | Oct. 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | Meets | Montana Board of Nursing | (406) 444-6880 | Oct. 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | Meets | Nebraska Board Of Nursing | (402) 471-4376 | Oct. 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | Meets | Nevada State Board of Nursing | (775) 590-6726 | Oct. 2025 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | Meets | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification | (603) 271-2323 | Oct. 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Meets | New Jersey Board of Nursing | (973) 504-6430 | Oct. 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | Meets | New Mexico | (505) 841-8340 | Oct. 2025 |
| New York (NY) | Meets | New York State Education Department | (518) 474-3817, ext. 120 | Oct. 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | Meets | North Carolina Board of Nursing | (919) 782-3211 | Oct. 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | Meets | The North Dakota Board of Nursing | (701) 328-9777 | Oct. 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | Meets | Ohia Board of Nursing | (614) 466-3947 | Oct. 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Meets | Oklahoma Board of Nursing | (405) 962-1800 | Oct. 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | Meets | Oregon State board of Nursing | (971) 673-0685 | Oct. 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Meets | Pennsylvania Department of State | (717) 783-7142 | Oct. 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | Meets | State of Rhode Island Department of Health | (401) 222-5700 | Oct. 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | Meets | South Carolina | (803) 896-4550 | Oct. 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | Meets | South Dakota Department of Health | (605) 362-2760 | Oct. 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | Meets | Tennessee Board of Nursing | (615) 532-5166 | Oct. 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | Meets | Texas Board of Nursing/ | (512) 305-7400 | Oct. 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | Meets | Dopl Utah | (801) 530-6628 | Oct. 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | Meets | Vermont Secretary of State | (802) 828-2396 | Oct. 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | Meets | Virginia Department of Health Professions | (804) 367-4515 | Oct. 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | Meets | Washington State Board of Nursing | (360) 236-4703 | Oct. 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | Meets | Virginia RN Board | (304) 744-0900 | Oct. 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Meets | State of Wisconsin - Department of Safety and Professional Services | (608) 266-2112 | Oct. 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | Meets | Wyoming State Board of Nursing | (307) 777-7601 | Oct. 2025 |
| Puerto Rico (PR) | Does Not Meet | unknown | (787) 502-2946 | Oct. 2025 |
| Virgin Islands (VI) | Does Not Meet | NLC (multistate license) has been enacted in VI, but awaiting implementation | (340) 690-9315 | Oct. 2025 |
| American Samoa (AS) | Does Not Meet | American Samoa Bar | (684) 633-1222 | Oct. 2025 |
| Guam (GU) | Meets | Compiler Of Laws - PDF | (671) 735-7407 | Oct. 2025 |
| Marshall Islands (MH) | Does Not Meet | unknown | 692-625-7710 | Oct. 2025 |
| Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) | Does Not Meet | unknown | (691) 320-2872 | Oct. 2025 |
| Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) | Meets | NMI Board of Nursing | (670) 233-2263 | Oct. 2025 |
| Palau (PW) | Does Not Meet | unknown | (680) 488-2552 | Oct. 2025 |