Accreditation – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Accreditation – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Nursing (MN)

Why get a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing?

Why get a Graduate Degree in Nursing?

Questions

Accreditation – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Our Associate and Bachelor of Science programs are accredited by the National League of Nursing and Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, Georgia 30326. All educational options are approved by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

Accreditation – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Nursing (MN)

The Master's Program at Boise State University received Candidacy Status for Accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission with an Accreditation visit scheduled for Fall 2010.

Why get a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing?

A baccalaureate degree in nursing provides students with a solid base in the humanities and sciences through pre-requisite classes. At Boise State University, these courses are in the first 3 semesters and are taken before a student is actually accepted into the nursing program. In the 5 semesters of nursing school, the curriculum focuses on the science of nursing where students receive education in the classroom as well as in health care facilities in the Treasure Valley area. The nursing program is based on five integral concepts: Clinical Reasoning and Critical Inquiry, Communication, Experiential Learning, Global Worldview, and Professionalism and Leadership. Course content includes nursing leadership, health promotion, family health, mental health, environmental health, adult and pediatric care, medical and surgical care, psychiatric care, and public/community health, management. Students learn theory, as well as clinical skills.

There are many ways to obtain the education required to prepare for licensure as a registered nurse; a diploma through a hospital (not offered in Idaho), an associate degree, or a baccalaureate degree. We hope you choose to begin your career in nursing with a baccalaureate degree. If however you choose to obtain an associate degree in nursing as your entry level degree, please continue on with your education to complete your baccalaureate degree. Baccalaureate prepared nurses are prepared to practice in all health care settings. Completion of your baccalaureate degree will not only bring you personal satisfaction, it will also open professional doors you will find closed to associate degree graduates.

Why get a Graduate Degree in Nursing?

Nursing education is transforming to address the need for professional nurses who will practice at the most advanced level. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2004, 2006) recommends that nurses practicing at the highest level should receive preparation that includes expansion of scientific knowledge, knowledge of complex health care systems and a focus on population health. In order to meet the demands for advanced nursing practice in Idaho, Boise State University Department of Nursing has implemented a Master’s Program focused on Population Health Nursing.

Graduates of the MSN and MN programs have the ability to apply theories and frameworks from nursing and related disciplines to design, plan, implement, and evaluate population health programs. BSU nursing graduate students work with communities to determine assets and needs while applying evidence-based practice. Their expertise can be utilized in settings ranging from the community to acute care to education. Our graduates impact the health of populations through education, health policy and system changes.

Questions

For more information on accreditation, please contact the Department of Nursing at 208-426-4143.