Nursing, Registered
Nursing, Registered
Make Your Passion for Healthcare a Reality in Nursing and Train with the Best
Program Overview
Are you passionate about a career in healthcare and eager to make a positive impact in people's lives? The Registered Nursing program at College of Western Idaho (CWI) is designed to guide you towards a fulfilling career in nursing. This comprehensive Associate of Science degree program includes theory, laboratory instruction, and clinical experience in various healthcare facilities, using state-of-the-art simulation practices. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam, the key step to becoming a licensed Registered Nurse.
CWI's Registered Nursing program emphasizes hands-on training, allowing you to develop clinical judgment and skills in real-world scenarios. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the program assures you will be taught by faculty with advanced education and experience. With above-national average pass rates for the NCLEX-RN and a high job placement rate, this program positions you for quick employment in a high-demand field.
Applications Open
The Fall 2026 program application deadline for Registered Nursing is May 22, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Learning Opportunities
- Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience in skills labs, simulation labs, and clinical settings, honing your nursing abilities.
- Accredited Curriculum: Learn from a nationally accredited program, ensuring high educational standards and quality instruction.
- Degree Completion Partnerships: Benefit from partnerships with various universities for seamless transfer and degree completion.
- High NCLEX-RN Pass Rates: Excel in the NCLEX-RN with a program that boasts above-national average success rates.
- Strong Job Placement: Enter the workforce quickly, with a high job placement rate within three months of graduation.
Partnerships
Local industry partners, including Saint Alphonsus, St. Luke's, and West Valley Hospital, play a vital role in shaping your education at CWI, offering curriculum guidance and access to preceptorships and employment opportunities.
Areas of Study
Degrees & Certificates
Registered Nursing – Associate of Science Degree
Cost:
$12,986
The following outcomes reflect the NCLEX exam results of CWI Registered Nursing graduates taking the exam for the first time.
- 2025 graduates: 91% completion rate, 100% pass rate
- 2024 graduates: 79% completion rate, 89.13% pass rate, 83% job placement (within 6 months)
- 2023 graduates: 76% completion rate, 100% pass rate, 91% job placement
- 2022 graduates: 91% completion rate, 90% pass rate, 90% job placement
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Career Opportunities
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists.
1105
Annual Openings*
$
38.53
Hourly Median Wage*
$
80,142
Annual Median Salary
15.55
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
1063
Annual Openings*
$
35.10
Hourly Median Wage*
$
73,008
Annual Median Salary
18.28
%
Growth (2025 – 2035)*
*Data sourced from Lightcast™ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.
"One of my favorite memories in the RN program has been working in the simulation labs because we are able to treat a scenario as real as possible but also make mistakes that won’t hurt a patient. It allows us to build our confidence and skills as we move forward in the program." Read More >
"Because of CWI, I can do what I love to do — help people and make a difference." Read More >
Admissions
Admission into the Registered Nursing program is competitive and requires a supplemental application process. Learn more about this process by a program overview video.
STEP 1
- Review the Registered Nursing Application Steps which includes details on:
- Qualifications
- Admission to CWI
- General education classes
- The Kaplan Nursing Admissions Exam
- Verifying certifications
- Professional references
- Applying to the program
STEP 2
- Complete each step of the application process as indicated.
Step 3
- Submit the program application and necessary documentation by the deadline.
Program Application Period
- Fall 2026: April 1 – May 22, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
- Spring 2027: Sept. 1 – Oct. 15, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
Program Accreditation
The Associate of Science Registered Nursing program at College of Western Idaho at the Canyon County Center located in Nampa, Idaho, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science Registered Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
The Registered Nursing program is approved by the Idaho State Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. Upon passing this exam, you will be licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit
College of Western Idaho wishes to announce it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Science Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program at a meeting scheduled at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in room 202 of the College's Nampa Campus Health and Science Building (NCHS).
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at publiccomments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office at the address listed above. All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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Cost & Aid
As a student in this program, you may be eligible for financial aid and scholarships.
Enrichment Opportunities
Enhance your academic experience, expand your knowledge, reach your goals, and celebrate your achievements.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Requirements for professional licensure in healthcare and other fields vary from state to state. Contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state or territory you intend to work to verify this program meets licensure requirements.
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Transfer Information
Plan ahead for a smooth transition to a four-year college or university.
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Clubs
Student Nurses Association
The Student Nurses Association at College of Western Idaho brings together students interested in nursing and nursing students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses. Our goal is to develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future through development of skills needed to be responsible and accountable members of the nursing community. We advocate for high-quality, evidence-based, affordable, and accessible healthcare and contribute to advances in nursing education.
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