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ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by College of Western Idaho Nampa, Idaho

Overview

Tuition $16,612
Licensure pass rate (2025) 100%
Duration 36 months
Accreditor ACEN
An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What College of Western Idaho asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Kaplan
Recommendation letters 2
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • Prerequisite courses
  • Transcripts

Kaplan Nursing Admissions Exam score above 75% within the last five years; two professional references; general education courses (BIOL 227/228, microbiology, math, writing, psychology, sociology, ethics, communications) with C or higher add ranking points. Spring 2027 application window Oct 1 to 31, 2026; Fall 2027 window March 1 to 31, 2027. CPR and immunizations not required for application though clinical sites may require them.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

18 months

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CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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