RN to MSN Programs in Idaho

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Find Online Master of Nursing Programs in Idaho

Registered nurses in Idaho seeking Online Master of Science in Nursing degrees may select from programs based at Boise State University, Idaho State University, and Northwest Nazarene University. All of the programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

CCNE accreditation indicates that the program has been certified as offering an effective and high quality education that reflects current professional standards. None of the online MSN programs based in Idaho are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN accreditation in Idaho is limited to practical and associate nursing degree programs.

Online MSN Programs in Idaho

Boise State University

Boise State University offers an Online Master of Nursing degree in Adult-Gerentology Nurse Practitioner with tracks in acute care or primary care. The program is primarily offered online, but includes requirements for three on-site experiences. Clinical hours are arranged in coordination with the student and ideally completed in the student's community.

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Idaho State University

Idaho State University, based in Pocatello, Idaho, offers an Online MSN in Nursing Education. The program's requirements are available for completion online with the exception of 336 lab/practicum hours that are completed in various settings.

Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University, a nonprofit Christian university based in Nampa, Idaho, offers an Online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) and an Online MSN with emphasis in Nursing Leadership and Education.The Online MSN FNP requires four one-week residency hours on campus, but required clinical hours may be completed in your local area. The Online MSN with emphasis in Nursing Leadership and Education fulfills the requirements to allow graduates to sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam.

Typical Curriculum for a Master's in Nursing Degree

Idaho State University and Northwest Nazarene University offer MSNs that prepare students to be nurse educators. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nurse educators must have a solid clinical background, strong communication skills, and a high level of cultural competence.

Typical courses include curriculum development, theoretical foundations and instructional strategies, experiential learning, and strategies for assessment and evaluation.

Graduates of Nursing Education MSN programs are prepared to be faculty or clinical instructors in schools of nursing or employment in staff development positions in health care institutions. Most of these programs can be completed in two years.

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Nursing Licensure in Idaho

Nurse educators, by contrast, may be licensed as either APRNs or RNs, depending on their training and background. Nurses who wish to be licensed as an RN in Idaho must complete a registered nurse education program and pass an examination adopted by the Board of Nursing. Nurses who have a license in good standing from another state or country that meets established Board requirements are not required to pass the examination.

MSN and FNP Salaries in Idaho

According to data published in May 2018 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Idaho was $102,600.

This is significantly higher than the average RN salary of $67,110. The Idaho Department of Labor’s publication Labor Market Projections through 2024 ranks nursing as a “hot job” in the state in terms of anticipated growth and highest paying salaries.