Overview
Idaho is a land of hot summers and cold winters, yet its many natural splendors like Hell’s Canyon and the volcanoes of Craters of the Moon National Monument as well as its vast elk herds draw tourists throughout the year. Nurses who enjoy the great outdoors will find plenty to do. The state has no shortage of nurses, so employment may be less plentiful than elsewhere in the country.
Nursing Education in Idaho
Idaho has over a dozen nursing schools to choose from, offering diplomas all the way up to master’s degrees. The state has a shortage of nursing faculty, so students are strongly encouraged to choose a teaching track. Most Idaho scholarships require state residence. Many have very specific eligibility requirements such as graduation from a particular high school..
Outlook for Nursing in Idaho
Unlike much of the rest of the nation, Idaho is not experiencing a nursing shortage. Some experts speculate this is from a small retiring population compared to the rest of the Nation. The mean hourly wage for Idaho RNs is between $29.00 and $30.00, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 edition.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Idaho include Saint Luke’s Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Kootenai Medical Center, and Saint Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center.
Nursing Degree Programs in Idaho
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in ID
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in ID
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in ID
Entry level nursing programs:
