Majors, Certificates, and Degree Programs
Graduate Degrees
- BS-DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Post-Masters DNP
Recent News
Check out the latest updates from the School of Nursing.
Nursing is turning 70!
Mark your calendar for the School of Nursing’s 70th anniversary open house, Saturday, October 25, 2025 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Watch for details.
Why choose Boise State?
Get a top-tier nursing education
Educating since 1955, our graduates are well-equipped to enter the workforce. Our programs have exceptional retention rates – students who start at Boise State stay at Boise State!
We reach all 50 states
With a range of accessible online opportunities, students can continue their education and pursue their bachelor’s (RN-BS) or nurse practitioner’s doctorate (DNP).
Be supported by faculty and staff
Our employees are passionate about helping students succeed. Our faculty are leaders in research and service, and our staff are 100% Lean Six Sigma greenbelt trained.
Become a Bronco Nurse
Join a vast network of alumni proudly making a difference across Idaho and the entire U.S.
Simulation and Research
Accreditation
CCNE ACCREDITED THROUGH 2030

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Boise State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
NC-SARA Member Online Programs

Boise State has received the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) seal of approval. By being a voluntary member of NC-SARA, Boise State University is approved to deliver online education to students in other member states and territories without needing to go through additional authorization processes.
College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences (COHS) at Boise State University is dedicated to providing programs of educational excellence for professionals who advance life-long health in global communities.