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The College of Eastern Idaho wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its LPN nursing program and continuing accreditation of its RN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 11th, in room 152 of the Health Care Education Building (Building 6) located at the College of Eastern Idaho, 1600 S. 25th E., Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org
or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation ServicesAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
You must identify the full name of the program in your comments.
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by
February 24th, 2026.
Why CEI Nursing?
- Proven student success and low cost compare favorably with any nursing school in the state.
- Cost-effective program with high NCLEX pass rates.
- Graduates secure nursing jobs upon graduation.
- Earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing.
- Formal agreements with 4-year institutions for easy transition to Bachelor's degree
- Graduates of the program meet educations requirements in Idaho to sit for the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed registered nurse
Program Options to Fit Your Lifestyle
- Three RN program options: Full-time, Alternative Schedule, and LPN to RN Bridge.
- Apply to the program that fits your schedule after completing prerequisites.
- See links below for detailed program information
State-of-the-Art Equipment
- Our program emphasizes essential nursing knowledge and skills.
- Facilities include a skills lab for hands-on practice.
- High-fidelity simulation lab with state-of-the-art manikins.
- Safe environment to practice real-life skills and learn from mistakes.
Graduates that are Prepared to Hit the Ground Running
- Only RN program in the area with a clinically intensive final semester.
- Over 400 hours of 1:1 clinical experience with experienced nurses in final semester (Full time and Alternative Schedule options).
- True nursing experience across various clinical settings.
- Graduates are job-ready, with many receiving job offers before graduation
Application Process
Please read all points below
- Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) for any option is competitive.
- Because of the number of applicants, completing all admission requirements does not ensure acceptance into the program.
- All prerequisite courses taken outside of CEI must be completed and transcripts received by CEI at time of application.
Application Deadlines
| Program Option | Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | Fall Semester (August Start) | March 1st |
| Full Time | Spring Semester (January Start) | October 1st |
| Alternative Schedule | Spring Semester (January Start) | October 1st |
| PN-RN Bridge | Summer Semester (June start) | March 1st |
- Acceptance/Declination letters will be sent via email to all applicants 4-6 weeks after the application deadline.
- If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact the Nursing Department.
- All communication will be through your CEI email. You may miss important information if you are not checking it (or haven't forwarded it to your personal email). If you are accepted to the program, a confirmation email will be required. Please read all emails carefully and thoroughly to make sure you don't miss any information.
Application Requirements
For specific program entrance requirements, see the individual program option application checklists linked below. These checklists are intended to assist you in completing the online nursing application. If there are any requirements listed in the online application that are not on the checklists, all online requirements must be completed.
After you are accepted into the program
- Acceptance is conditional; must complete prerequisites with at least a C+.
- Failure to meet prerequisites will result in rescinded acceptance.
- Post-acceptance, complete tasks listed in the "next steps" letter for full acceptance.
- Incomplete steps will result in rescinded acceptance.
- Check your CEI email for the "next steps" letter and instructions.
First-Time NCLEX* Pass rates
| First-Time NCLEX Pass rates | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 98.89% |
| 2023 | 96.84% |
| 2022 | 89.53% |
| 2021 | 92.31% |
| 2020 | 92.31% |
| 2019 | 92.68% |
Program Completion Rate in 100% Timeframe*
| Program Completion Rate in 100% Timeframe | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.2% |
| 2023 | 84.7% |
| 2022 | 84.6% |
| 2021 | 88.9% |
Job Placement Rate*
| Job Placement Rate | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 98% |
| 2023 | 92% |
| 2022 | 98% |
| 2021 | 93% |
| 2020 | 94% |
Resources
Prospective Registered Nursing Program Students
Prospective LPN to RN BRIDGE Program Students
Current Nursing Program Students
Other
*Documents Pending
The associate nursing program at the College of Eastern Idaho located in Idaho Falls Idaho is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ADN nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Additionally, The Registered Nursing program is operated with the approval of the Idaho Board of Nursing
Idaho Board of Nursing
Contact Information:
Idaho Board of Nursing
280 N. 8th St. #210
Boise, ID 83702