College of Southern Idaho

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate Degree Nursing Program, being an integral unit of the College of Southern Idaho, educates graduates from diverse populations who: demonstrate knowledge and caring through the nursing process to respond to the holistic needs of individuals in a variety of settings, and interacts professionally with patients, families, and coworkers within the community. The graduate promotes optimum health in a cost-effective manner, as part of a multidisciplinary workforce, and recognizes that learning is a lifelong endeavor.

LPN Program Details

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, the graduate will:

-Be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN);
-Apply principles from behavioral, medical, and nursing sciences in implementing care of patients with common recurring health problems;
-Use the nursing process to recognize and meet the needs of the patients with common recurring health problems in structured settings;
-Demonstrate critical thinking and perform psycho-motor skills in providing direct nursing care;
-Function as a knowledgeable member of the multidisciplinary health care team;
-Assist the patient in meeting his/her health care needs by participating in patient/family teaching;
-Identify community resources available for promotion and maintenance of health and well-being of the individual;
-Distinguish between the responsibilities and legalities of the Licensed Practical Nurse and other health team members;
-Demonstrate the ability to function within the scope of practice related to the LPN leadership/management role;
-Assume the responsibility for life-long learning.