Clinical Judgement
Integrate evidence and clinical judgment to deliver quality, person-centered care for individuals, families, and populations.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The future of healthcare begins with the expansion of nursing. Boise State School of Nursing has expanded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in order to combat the nursing shortage in Idaho.
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Applications to begin Spring 2025 are due September 19th
Application Deadlines
| Start Term | Phase I Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester (August) | February 20 |
| Spring Semester (January) | September 19 |
Why a Bachelor’s from Boise State?
Financial support
Our students have been awarded over $1.6 million in scholarships during the last three years.
Exceptional faculty/student ratio
Our clinical courses have a 1:10 faculty/student ratio, so our students have more hands-on time with their instructors.
Unique clinical opportunities
We have strong partnerships with local healthcare facilities that expand students’ clinical experiences and help them build connections with potential employers.
State-of-the-art simulation center
We incorporate virtual healthcare and real stories from Idaho patients into each semester of our simulations.
Application Requirements
Admission to the nursing program is competitive. Each year, there are many students majoring in pre-nursing who meet the requirements to submit an application. 80 students are admitted per cohort. Cohorts begin in fall and spring semesters.
- Applicants to the nursing program must earn a grade of C or above in all pre-nursing courses and have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or above in order for their nursing application to be considered by the School of Nursing for admission.
- Pre-nursing courses may be taken at Boise State University or eligible courses may be transferred to Boise State from other schools. Some pre-nursing courses may be in progress when a student applies to the nursing program, but most pre-nursing courses must be completed before applying.
- Preference is given to students currently enrolled at Boise State and Idaho residents.
Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. Refer to the undergraduate catalog for full details on admissions requirements.
Nursing Program Curriculum
Students accepted into the nursing program can anticipate a challenging academic experience that emphasizes the strong professional values, core nursing competencies and leadership skills needed in today’s complex healthcare environment. The nursing curriculum includes a professional capstone course and courses in nursing leadership, health promotion, family health, mental health, environmental health, adult and pediatric care, medical and surgical care, psychiatric care, and public/community health and management.
- View the Sample Pre-Nursing Schedule
- View the Sample 5-Semester Nursing Course Grid
- View course descriptions for NURS courses in the Boise State catalog.
In addition to didactic courses, nursing students complete clinical rotations at sites that include schools, district health departments, hospitals and health care clinics.