Idaho

For PN licensure:

• Board of Nursing Information
• Applications

For RN licensure:

• Graduate from a RN program that is approved by the Board of Nursing in the home state. 
  1. The program must meet substantially the same basic educational requirements as graduates of Idaho nursing education programs.
• Faculty who teach Idaho nursing students must have the privilege to practice in Idaho as a RN.  
• Faculty must have the appropriate BSN/MSN qualifications depending on the program they are providing instruction for.  
• When applying for licensure, the applicant will need to provide official transcripts or Affidavit of Graduation documenting graduation that qualifies them to sit for the NCLEX.  
• Complete a fingerprint based criminal background check.

For APRN licensure:

• Successful completion of a graduate or post-graduate APRN program which is accredited by a national organization recognized by the Board in that state.
• Current national certification by an organization recognized by the Board for the specified APRN role.
• Faculty who teach Idaho nursing students must have the privilege to practice in Idaho as a RN, but must also have an active APRN license.
• When applying for licensure, the applicant will need to provide official transcripts documenting their graduation with an APRN focus and proof of their APRN specialty certification.
• Complete a fingerprint based criminal background check.

For more information:

• Idaho Nurse Practice Act