The Practical Nursing Program (PN) will implement a revised curriculum beginning Fall 2026.
Students admitted before Fall 2026 will continue to follow the academic plan in effect at the time of their admission, in accordance with college policy and accreditation standards.
The curriculum revision supports student progression, instructional effectiveness, and ongoing compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Applicants should review the academic plan associated with their intended start term to ensure accurate planning.
Admission decisions are based on a competitive ranking process using the Practical Nursing Admission Score Sheet.
Current application submission deadlines:
Beginning with the fall 2027 cohort:
Applicants will be notified of admission decisions via email within one week of the application deadline through their º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu email account.
The PN application process does not currently maintain a waitlist. Applicants who are not admitted must submit a new application for future consideration. If a waitlist is initiated, applicants will be notified of their standing but must still reapply for the following cycle. Applications do not carry over; they must continue to meet admission standards.
Arrival Deadlines (subject to change):
Late arrivals will not be permitted to test.
Students may apply without having completed the prerequisite courses. Prerequisites courses may be completed in the first semester of acceptance, before actual nursing program courses begin. Students who apply with completed prerequisites are required to maintain a GPA of 2.5 and earn at least a C in all courses. Please carefully review the academic plan for program structure. All courses must be completed with a grad of C or higher to progress in the program:
If Math and Science coursework are completed before application, both courses must be completed within the past five (5) years of application submission.
Applications are scored once the qualified applicant pool exceeds 30 applicants.
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If submitting application by paper
Application Materials:
To be considered for admission and receive points on the score sheet, applicants must submit:
Submit the application and supporting documents to the Health Sciences and Human Services main office or mail them to:
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Health Sciences and Human Services Department
Attn: Chris Frix
PO Box 1238
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
OR submit application electronically
Using the "Apply for this Program" button complete the form and upload pdfs or jpegs of the following documents:
Admission to the PN program is conditional upon continued compliance with program, institutional, and clinical agency requirements. An additional background check is required before beginning the second year or third semester, whichever is first.
Students must:
Failure to meet progression or compliance requirements may result in dismissal from the program.
(Required prior to program start, orientation packet will be sent with detailed information after acceptance.)
Students must comply with all clinical agency requirements to participate in clinical experiences.
Attendance at a mandatory in-person orientation is required before the start of the semester. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the admission seat.
Criminal history, including misdemeanor or felony convictions with in the past five (5) years, may affect admission, clinical placement, program progression, or licensure eligibility.
Graduation from the PN does not guarantee eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN. Licensure determinations are made solely by the applicable state board of nursing.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Nursing Department for additional information.