Nursing
Transform your desire to help others into a fulfilling nursing career through one of the region’s premier nursing programs.
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Ranked No. 1 in Idaho, LC State’s nursing program produces highly qualified nurses who enter practice throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In 2025, LC State had the highest passing rate, at 96.43%, for first-time takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) of every public baccalaureate program in Idaho, Washington and Oregon. The college's NCLEX scores consistently exceed the national average.
LC State offers a variety of nursing pathways, giving students plenty of options to pursue the education that’s right for them. Among these options are:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Students can pursue the traditional pre-licensure BSN pathway or pathways specific for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses seeking to earn a BSN.
- Master of Science in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare – The RN to MSN and BSN to MSN provide registered nurses and those with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare. The Direct-Entry MSN allows those with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field to pursue the MSN degree and simultaneously gain the training to meet requirements for RN licensure.
- Certificates – Nursing Management & Leadership certificates are available at the undergraduate and graduate level.
LC State’s Nursing BSN and Nursing LPN to BSN tracks are offered in-person in Lewiston, and the Direct-Entry MSN program is taught through both in-person and online classes. All other nursing degrees and certificates can be completed fully online.
With state-of-the-art simulation and skills labs, students can engage in experiential learning that prepares them to become leaders in the profession of nursing.
Students must meet certain requirements before applying to be admitted into the nursing programs. A separate, formal application is required for admittance. Requirements and deadlines are listed on the nursing webpage.
Related Careers
- Registered nurse
- Community health worker
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse anesthetist
Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. News and World Report, and other consumer outlets indicate healthcare-related fields are among the fastest-growing occupations in the country.
“I am so grateful to all of my professors and the program as a whole. The high expectations both in the classroom and at clinical have made the NCLEX and transition into the nursing field a lot easier.”— Amanda LePage ’26
“I had a great nursing school experience with LCSC, and I recommend it to everyone who asks where I went to school. It’s a top-notch program fit into an affordable and approachable school. I don’t know if another school would have prepared me as well as LCSC for my NCLEX and future nursing career.” — Licie Ranisate ’26
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Contact Information
Admissions Office
Reid Centennial Hall 114
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
- 208-792-2378
- 208-792-2063 (fax)
- admissions@lcsc.edu
- Mon-Thu, 7:30 - 5:00
- Fri, 8:00 - 12:00
Nursing Divison
Sacajawea Hall 118
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501