Staff and Faculty

Welcome Message from
Dr. Pam Springer, PhD, RN
Chair, Boise State Nursing Department

Welcome!  The Boise State University Nursing Department offers excellence in nursing education. Our programs prepare students to become leaders in nursing, ready to provide caring, holistic and quality nursing services to diverse populations. As a premier school of nursing in the Intermountain West, we are recognized for outstanding teaching, research, and a commitment to service.

Whether you are a prospective student, parent, alumni or current student we invite you to learn more about our innovative nursing programs. We are committed to lifelong learning and this is exemplified in our baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. .

The Department of Nursing offers a graduate program to prepare students for advanced professional practice and scholarly work in population health nursing. The program offers two degree options: a thesis for a Master of Science (MSN) degree and a professional development project for a Master of Nursing (MN) degree.

We have an RN to BS Online/Distance Completion Option for RNs who wish to complete their Bachelor’s degree. All coursework in the program is online allowing for global access. Our user-friendly technology is designed for users of all abilities and platforms.

Finally, our Bachelor of Science program is available for students. We welcome transfer students or LPNs into the program. Students complete three semesters of prerequisite requirements followed by five semesters of nursing courses.

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to developing nursing leaders of the future, ready to meet the challenges within the ever changing world of health care. Our community-based education will take you beyond the classroom and prepare you for a successful career in nursing!

To learn more about each of our nursing programs, please visit the programs section of our website.

We look forward to hearing from you.