RN Program Frequently Asked Questions

• Current CNA certification from a state
• College Algebra (MATH 143) or Elementary Statistics (MATH 153)
• Fundamentals of Communications (COMM 101) or Critical Thinking and Argumentation (COMM 209)
• General Psychology (PSYC 101)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BIOL 227)
• Fundamentals of Nutrition (ALLH 220)

• Current LPN licensure from a state
• College Algebra (MATH 143) or Elementary Statistics (MATH 153)
• Fundamentals of Communications (COMM 101) or Critical Thinking and Argumentation (COMM 209)
• General Psychology (PSYC 101)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BIOL 227)
• Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (BIOL 228)
• Fundamentals of Nutrition (ALLH 220)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOCY 101)

• Yes, all Science and Math courses must be completed within the last five (5) years of applying.
• Can complete the Science and Math Waiver for possible exemption.

• Information regarding transferring credits can be found in the CSI catalog under Articulation and Transfer.
• All students with transfer credits must have them evaluated by the Registrar prior to application to the RN program.

Scores are considered once applicant pool reaches over 56 applicants for the traditional ASNP Pathway. 

How applications will be scored with points:

Traditional Score Sheet

Scores are considered once applicant pool reaches over 4 applicants for the LPN to ASNP Pathway. 

How applications will be scored with points:

LPN to ASNP Score Sheet

The GPA calculation is based on the CSI's Cumulative GPA found in the catalog.

Application deadline for Fall candidacy is June 1st. 

Application deadline for Spring candidacy is October 1st. 

The program requires 73 credits; 40 non-nursing and 33 nursing, see Traditional ASNP Academic Plan.

Pre-requisites must be completed prior to application, whereas co-requisites may be completed prior to or during the identified semester; students are not allowed to progress in the program if co-requisites are not completed prior or during the identified semester.  All required non-nursing and nursing courses must be completed with a "C" or better; see ASNP Student Handbook related to the percentage qualifying as a C while in the ASNP.

Required math (MATH 153 Elementary Statistics is preferred as it meets BSN requirements) and science courses must be completed within the last five (5) years.

The ASNP Application and identified documents, on the application form, must be submitted at the time of application or the application will not be considered.

The LPN to ASNP completion requires 65 credits; 40 required non-nursing and 25 nursing, see LPN to ASNP Academic Plan. Pre-requisites must be completed prior to application, whereas co-requisites may be completed prior to or during the identified semester; students are not allowed to progress in the program if co-requisites are not completed prior or during the identified semester. All required non-nursing and nursing courses must be completed with a "C" or better, see ASNP Students Handbook related to the percentage qualifying as a C while in the ASNP.

Required math (MATH 153 Elementary Statistics is preferred as it meets BSN requirements) and science courses must be completed within the last five (5) years.

The LPN to ASNP Application and identified documents, on the application form, must be submitted at the time of application or the application will not be processed.

When ready to take the TEAS test, CSI Testing Center can assist with the creating of the account and paying for the test when student is ready to take the TEAS test.

Students can create their TEAS user account prior to going to the CSI Testing Center. Visit atitesting.com Students will only need to create their TEAS user account. When ready to take the test, students will need their account user information. 

To learn more about the TEAS exam please reference About the ATI TEAS; you are encouraged to scroll to the bottom of the page and review Questions? You are Not Alone for more information. 

You can take the TEAS Exam on-campus at a CSI Testing Center or at a PSI National Testing Center. 

A copy of the ATI TEAS study guide is available at the CSI library and at our outreach centers. You are encouraged to reference ATI TEAS Prep Products to prepare for the exam.

Students who are out-of-state or remotely must select either TEAS at ATI or TEAS at PSI option. 

• TEAS test can be taken every 14 days. 
• The TEAS score is good for 12 months.

• You are required to upload an electronic copy of your TEAS score with your application.

• Yes, all students are required to take the TEAS exam when applying to the RN program. Even those who are already LPN certified.

The program admits both Fall and Spring semesters.

The first semester nursing course, NURR 110: Fundamentals of Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Monday and Wednesday and clinical on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.

The second semester nursing course, NURR 114: Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Monday and Wednesday and clinical Tuesday or Thursday.

The third semester nursing course, NURR 214: Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Tuesday and Thursday and clinical on Monday or Wednesday.

The fourth semester nursing courses, NURR 215: Maternal/Newborn & Pediatric Nursing, is a 16-week course offering theory/lab on Thursday and clinical Monday or Wednesday; the NURR 217: Capstone is a 16-week hybrid course focused on NCLEX-RN examination preparation and transition to nursing practice whereby students complete clinical hours with an assigned registered nurse in an approved health care organization.

• Currently, thirty-six (36) applicants are accepted in the fall and spring semesters via the traditional ASNP program and start in the first semester.
• Four (4) students will begin in the second semester each fall and spring for the LPN to ASNP program.

• Yes, however, you must reapply to the RN program.
• Returning students are not guaranteed a seat.

• After the first semester of pre-requisites are completed, once accepted into the program, it will take two (2) years to complete. 

• The program being cohort based and the sequence of courses building into each other does not allow for students to accelerate the Nursing (NURR) courses. They must be taken in order as outlined in the catalog.
• You can possibly accelerate the pre-admission/general classes, depending on how many you wish to take per semester and if you want to add in summer terms.

• It is best to consult with a representative from the school you wish to transfer to ensure all course requirements are met for entrance into the institutions program. You may visit with your Student Success Advisor at CSI for assistance in obtaining basic transfer and contact information for this transition.

• Yes, it must be a current and unencumbered CNA certification. Expired certifications will not be accepted.
• We do accept out of state CNA certification, if it can be validated that it is current.
• Course completion does not count as certification. State issued certification must be obtained and submitted.

There are two (2) routes:

• Students can take Allied Health 102 (ALLH 102) for six (6) credits, or
• Students can take HWFE 102 for non-credit through CSI's Workforce Development Program.
  • For upcoming availability, please see your MyCSI account for ALLH 102 or CSI Workforce for HWFE 102.
• After successful completion of CNA courses, there are two tests (Skills and Written) that will need to be taken. Certification will come from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare after the successful completion of the two tests.

• The CNA license is good for two years and students can renew their Idaho CNA license at Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Website.

• For questions about a lapsed or expired CNA license, contact Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (800)748-2480.