Program Overview

Are you passionate about a career in healthcare and eager to make a positive impact in people's lives? The Registered Nursing program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø (CWI) is designed to guide you towards a fulfilling career in nursing. This comprehensive Associate of Science degree program includes theory, laboratory instruction, and clinical experience in various healthcare facilities, using state-of-the-art simulation practices. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam, the key step to becoming a licensed Registered Nurse.

CWI's Registered Nursing program emphasizes hands-on training, allowing you to develop clinical judgment and skills in real-world scenarios. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the program assures you will be taught by faculty with advanced education and experience. With above-national average pass rates for the NCLEX-RN and a high job placement rate, this program positions you for quick employment in a high-demand field.

Degree or Certificate Type

Associate of Science

Cost

$12,986

Additional cost may apply.

Time to Complete

3 years

Primary Locations

Nampa Campus

Applications Open

The Fall 2026 program application deadline for Registered Nursing is May 22, 2026, at 4 p.m.

Admission Steps

View of the Registered Nursing lab at the Nampa Campus Health and Science Building

Learning Opportunities

  • Hands-On Training: Gain practical experience in skills labs, simulation labs, and clinical settings, honing your nursing abilities.
  • Accredited Curriculum: Learn from a nationally accredited program, ensuring high educational standards and quality instruction.
  • Degree Completion Partnerships: Benefit from partnerships with various universities for seamless transfer and degree completion.
  • High NCLEX-RN Pass Rates: Excel in the NCLEX-RN with a program that boasts above-national average success rates.
  • Strong Job Placement: Enter the workforce quickly, with a high job placement rate within three months of graduation.

Partnerships

Local industry partners, including Saint Alphonsus, , and , play a vital role in shaping your education at CWI, offering curriculum guidance and access to preceptorships and employment opportunities. 

Areas of Study

Degrees & Certificates

Registered Nursing – Associate of Science Degree
3 Years

AS

Cost:
$12,986

The following outcomes reflect the NCLEX exam results of CWI Registered Nursing graduates taking the exam for the first time. 

  • 2025 graduates: 91% completion rate, 100% pass rate
  • 2024 graduates: 79% completion rate, 89.13% pass rate, 83% job placement (within 6 months)
  • 2023 graduates: 76% completion rate, 100% pass rate, 91% job placement
  • 2022 graduates: 91% completion rate, 90% pass rate, 90% job placement

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Career Opportunities

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists.

1105

Annual Openings*

$
38.53

Hourly Median Wage*

$
80,142

Annual Median Salary

15.55
%

Growth (2025 – 2035)*

1063

Annual Openings*

$
35.10

Hourly Median Wage*

$
73,008

Annual Median Salary

18.28
%

Growth (2025 – 2035)*

*Data sourced from Lightcastâ„¢ (2023), a global leader in labor market analytics, and limited to the state of Idaho. Contact CWI Institutional Research for questions regarding this data. Career pathways may require further education beyond CWI.

Admissions

Admission into the Registered Nursing program is competitive and requires a supplemental application process. Learn more about this process by a .

STEP 1

  • Review the Registered Nursing Application Steps which includes details on:
    • Qualifications
    • Admission to CWI
    • General education classes
    • The Kaplan Nursing Admissions Exam
    • Verifying certifications
    • Professional references
    • Applying to the program

STEP 2

  • Complete each step of the application process as indicated.

Step 3

  • Submit the program application and necessary documentation by the deadline.

Program Application Period

  • Fall 2026: April 1 – May 22, 2026 @ 4 p.m.
  • Spring 2027: Sept. 1 – Oct. 15, 2026 @ 4 p.m.

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Program Accreditation

The Associate of Science Registered Nursing program at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø at the Canyon County Center located in Nampa, Idaho, is accredited by the: 

(ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 
Atlanta, GA 30326
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science Registered Nursing program is continuing accreditation. 

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the . 

The Registered Nursing program is approved by the . Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. Upon passing this exam, you will be licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍø wishes to announce it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Science Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program at a meeting scheduled at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, in room 202 of the College's  (NCHS).

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at publiccomments@acenursing.org  or to the ACEN office at the address listed above. All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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