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![Surgical technicians assist during a medical surgical procedure.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/030124_healthcare_open_app_image_2.jpg?itok=9ZX56OL6×tamp=1709334222)
Applications are now being accepted for College of Western Idaho’s Health Science programs.
![Group of Licensed Practical Nurses smiling for a photo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/lpn_1.jpg?itok=nrM1nOCw×tamp=1703711537)
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](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2996_-_kendra_zirschky.jpg?itok=8DL3XcpN×tamp=1697666509)
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](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1508_-_chelsea_saenz.jpg?itok=a09IWdmP×tamp=1695057966)
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](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_5882_0.jpg?itok=nNRgcrrM×tamp=1671226374)
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](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_12.jpeg?itok=fhZJYtUG×tamp=1670602702)
College of Western Idaho’s Fire Service Technology and Practical Nursing programs will honor their Fall 2022 graduates with ceremonies.
![Tiffany Smith](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_3.jpeg?itok=62DWHhvx×tamp=1666299096)
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](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_post_-_untitled_page.jpeg?itok=mwIfQKI2×tamp=1665091045)
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.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4640.jpg?itok=VoHHGvtn×tamp=1663965423)
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.
![Female healthcare student carrying a clipboard](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/stock_female_healthcare-220209.jpeg?itok=rf_RdG1y×tamp=1644448434)
Applications are now being accepted for CWI’s healthcare programs.
![2021 Practical Nursing Graduates taking a selfie](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pn.jpg?itok=hUte7zHx×tamp=1639770281)
CWI’s Practical Nursing program marked the completion of its third cohort with a traditional pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 9.
![Surgical Technology students working in the lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/healthcare_0.jpg?itok=WNJ0C1DN×tamp=1613156382)
Applications for CWI’s healthcare programs are now open. Attend a Virtual Healthcare Information session to learn more.
![College of Western Idaho's Practical Nursing Program Class of 2020 Nurse Pinning Ceremony graphic](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/pn_pinning_0.jpg?itok=-R4RyVtn×tamp=1610074228)
CWI's Practical Nursing program celebrated the class of 2020 during a virtual pinning ceremony Dec. 17.
![Allison Baker, left, Kay Gregorio, and Sarah Bingham Allison Baker, name, and Sarah Bingham at Nurses Day at the Capitol on Feb. 19, 2020](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/nursing_day.jpg?itok=4NeZ4TeZ×tamp=1582666903)
Idaho nurses, including Nursing students and faculty from CWI, gathered for Nurses Day at the Capitol Feb. 19.
![Stack of diapers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/diapers.jpg?itok=LwGvOS1K×tamp=1581025958)
CWI’s Student Nurses Association is hosting a diaper drive. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 14.
![Joan Weddington, College of Western Idaho's Faculty of Distinction for November 2019](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/weddington.png?itok=oAkw6P9C×tamp=1576700637)
Congratulations to Joan Weddington, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for November 2019.
![Students attending a barbecue hosted by Saint Alphonsus Aug. 27, 2019](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/1_0.png?itok=gY0NXpBq×tamp=1571175194)
Professional Nursing and Surgical Technology students enjoy food and networking during a barbecue hosted by Saint Alphonsus.
![KeyBank and CWI Foundation representatives with Nursing students](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/keybank_1.png?itok=MBVMZJBj×tamp=1571175383)
KeyBank supports the College’s Nursing students through a grant to fund scholarship opportunities.
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