Earn Your MSN in as few as 20 months
The Boise MEPN program provides the advanced education and clinical training you need to earn your MSN degree, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and begin a successful nursing career. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates of the Boise MEPN program are prepared to:
The following steps reflect the high-level requirements students complete when applying to the MEPN program in Boise.
For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
At Eagle Gate College in Boise, the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) prepares you to become a confident, capable, and compassionate nurse leader. Designed for students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, this accelerated program equips you with the advanced knowledge, clinical skills, and professional insight to enter the nursing field at a master’s level. Through a blend of online coursework, hands-on labs, and early clinical experience, you’ll develop the experience needed to deliver safe, evidence-based care across diverse healthcare settings. You’ll learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and lead with confidence—all while preparing to earn your RN licensure and make a meaningful impact in your community.
Core Nursing Subjects
At Eagle Gate College in Boise, Idaho, MEPN students learn in purpose-built environments designed to support success in this accelerated, graduate-level nursing program. These campus resources create a structured and supportive setting where students can develop advanced clinical skills, strengthen critical thinking, and build the confidence and professional readiness required to transition into RN practice and future advanced nursing roles.
The Boise campus features dedicated nursing SIM and skills labs designed to replicate real healthcare environments. MEPN students practice core nursing procedures in structured, hands-on settings using industry-standard equipment and patient-care stations that mirror hospital layouts. Labs are equipped with adult and pediatric mannequins, IV poles, enteral feeding pumps, blood pressure cuffs, scales, medication carts, and other essential clinical tools. These environments help students develop technical proficiency, clinical judgment, and confidence before and alongside their supervised clinical experiences.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is integrated into the MEPN program as an immersive learning tool. VR simulations allow students to engage in realistic patient-care scenarios, perform assessments, administer medications, and strengthen clinical decision-making and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment. This advanced training enhances readiness for real-world clinical practice.
In addition to clinical training areas, the Boise campus provides supportive academic spaces, including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and student lounge areas. These environments are designed to promote focused learning, peer connection, and academic success throughout the MEPN program.
The Eagle Gate College campus in Boise, ID, is conveniently located off I-84 at Cole Road (Exit 50A), just minutes from downtown. This prime location offers easy access to public transportation, shopping, and dining, as well as proximity to some of Idaho’s leading healthcare institutions, including St. Luke’s Medical Center and St. Alphonsus Medical Center. Beyond the classroom, students can stroll or cycle along the Boise River Greenbelt, explore local restaurants and shops, or experience the Boise Art Museum’s contemporary exhibits and outdoor sculpture garden. It’s a dynamic city that perfectly complements your educational experience.
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
*Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program (accessed on 1/8/2026).
