Accelerated BSN Programs in Idaho

Program Length & Format

• 3 semesters; degree awarded one year after program admission
• Summer cohort start, typically second week of May
• Delivery: combination of classroom and online coursework, plus simulation and clinical experiences
• Campuses: Meridian, Pocatello, Twins Falls, and ISU at Kootenai Health (Coeur d'Alene)
• Students must reside within daily commuting distance of admitted campus

Admission Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a regionally accredited institution prior to program start
• Completion of all Set A prerequisites with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at time of application
• Set B prerequisites completed or in progress before program start; combined Set A + Set B GPA of 3.0 required at program start
• Mandatory School of Nursing advising appointment to confirm eligibility before applying
• Admission to Idaho State University required prior to School of Nursing application (ISU application fee $50.00)

Entrance Exams

• ATI TEAS (7th edition) required
• Minimum TEAS Total Score: 60%
• TEAS may be taken at ISU testing centers or approved ATI locations; highest TEAS Total Score accepted

Prerequisites

• Set A (must be completed before applying; all grades C or higher):
  • Introductory Microbiology with Lab (BIOL 2233 & 2233L) — 4 credits
  • Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIOL 2227 & 2227L or BIOL 3301 & 3301L) — 4 credits
  • Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOL 2228 & 2228L or BIOL 3302 & 3302L) — 4 credits
  • Introduction to General Chemistry (CHEM 1101 or CHEM 1111 & 1111L) — 3–5 credits
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1101) — 3 credits
  • Child Development (PSYC 2225) — 3 credits
  • Cultural Diversity course (Objective 9) — 3 credits
• Set B (must be completed before program start; all grades C or higher):
  • Introduction to Pathobiology (BIOL 2229 or BIOL 3306) — 3 credits
  • Nutrition for Health Professionals (NTD 3340) — 3 credits
  • Introduction to Information Research (LLIB 1115) — 3 credits
  • Medical Ethics (PHIL 2230) — 3 credits
  • Statistical Reasoning (MATH 1153) — 3 credits
  • Pharmacology for Nursing (DHS 3315) — 3 credits
• Pathobiology and Pharmacology must be completed within 3 years of application date
• All prerequisite courses must be completed with grade C (2.0) or higher

Deadlines

• Accelerated application opens annually at 8:00 a.m. on November 15
• Application closes annually at 5:00 p.m. on February 15
• Admission decisions emailed in early March
• Program start: Summer semester, around second week in May
• Course petition approvals must be received at least 15 days prior to application closing date

Application

• Requirements to begin School of Nursing application:
  • Admission to Idaho State University and submission of official transcripts
  • School of Nursing advising appointment to confirm eligibility; advisor provides enrollment key for ISU Community Canvas application
  • Completion of ATI TEAS with minimum 60% Total Score
• Course petition submission (if applicable) via DocuSign; include petition form, course description or syllabus, and unofficial transcript for pre-approval
• Post-acceptance requirements: physical exam, current immunizations, criminal history evaluation, American Heart Association CPR certification

Selection Process

• Application scoring: Set A GPA = 65% of application score; TEAS Total Score = 35% of application score
• Offers of acceptance based on applicant score and campus preference (Meridian, Pocatello, Twins Falls, Kootenai)
• Applicants must meet all prerequisite and GPA requirements at time points specified (Set A at application; combined Set A+Set B at program start)
• Admission decisions communicated by email

Cost & Financial Aid

• School of Nursing professional fee assessed for all undergraduate and graduate nursing students (amount posted on School/University websites)
• School of Nursing awards over $100,000 in scholarships annually; School of Nursing scholarship application available annually in April
• Nurse Corps Scholarship (HRSA) listed as available; award amount varies and has federal eligibility criteria
• CampusRN scholarship fund: $15,000 available to nursing and allied health students
• Tuition and ISU fee schedules posted on ISU Finance and Administration website

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation and clinical experiences included throughout the state
• Clinical placements primarily at local hospitals near campuses; some placements up to 200 miles from assigned campus
• Transportation and lodging costs for distant clinical placements are the student’s responsibility
• Simulation laboratory activities integrated with coursework and clinical practica

Credit Transfer

• School of Nursing Course Petition process for transfer or substitution:
  • Submit a completed petition form, course description or syllabus, and transcript evidence
  • Typical review time: 2–3 weeks
  • Approved petition indicates course meets nursing requirement but may not appear as ISU equivalency on transcript until Registrar update by advisor

International Students

• International applicants should consult the ISU International Programs Office for admissions and credit transfer evaluations
• Once admitted to ISU, School of Nursing Academic Advisor will assist with preparation for nursing program requirements

Contacts

• Erin Mortimer, Academic Advisor, Office: Pocatello
• School of Nursing advising email: [email protected]
• Idaho State University main contact: (208) 282-4636; address: 921 South 8th Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83209