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A student graduates.

2024 Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony

A student graduates.

Twelve Practical Nursing students from College of Western Idaho celebrated the end and graduation of their program’s coursework with a traditional nurse pinning ceremony on Dec. 12.

Group of Licensed Practical Nurses smiling for a photo

‘Nursing is not merely a profession, it is a calling’: 2023 Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Group of Licensed Practical Nurses smiling for a photo

College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program recognized its 2023 graduating class during a pinning ceremony Thursday, December 14.

Kendra Zirschky in front of Canyon County Center

Paving Her Path to Success

Kendra Zirschky in front of Canyon County Center

Through the Practical Nursing program, Kendra Zirschky is on her way to make her dreams of becoming a healthcare hero come true.

Chelsea Saenz in PN lab class

Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

Chelsea Saenz in PN lab class

Becoming a nurse has always been the dream for Chelsea Saenz. Despite a detour, she is on her way to achieving her aspirations through CWI's Practical Nursing program.

Student being pinned by family member

Fall 2022 Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony

Student being pinned by family member

Seven graduates from College of Western Idaho’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of their coursework with a traditional nursing ceremony.

Graduates celebrating ceremonies

Upcoming Program Ceremonies to Celebrate Fall 2022 Graduates

Graduates celebrating ceremonies

College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology and Practical Nursing programs will honor their Fall 2022 graduates with ceremonies.

Tiffany Smith

‘Making a Difference One Person at a Time’: Finding a New Path in Life Through PN Program

Tiffany Smith

After being a laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, College of Western Idaho student, Tiffany Smith, has found her new calling in life thanks to the College’s Practical Nursing program.

Jackson Hagen

Following His Dreams to Become a Healthcare Hero

Jackson Hagen

College of Western Idaho student, Jackson Hagen, has his eyes set on becoming a Nurse Practitioner. To do so, he’s enrolled in the College’s Practical Nursing program to help him kickstart start his career,

Alicia D.

PN Program Looking to Help Fill a Need and Fulfill ‘Dreams’

Alicia D.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Practical Nursing (PN) industry is expected to grow by 6% of the next 10 years. CWI’s PN program hopes to teach and prepare students to help fill those gaps.

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