Earn Your MSN in as few as 20 months
The Idaho Falls MEPN program provides the advanced education and clinical training you need to earn your MSN degree, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and begin a meaningful career in nursing. Through a combination of online coursework, hands-on labs, and real-world clinical experiences, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and leadership needed to deliver exceptional patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Graduates of the Idaho Falls MEPN program are prepared to:
The following steps reflect the high-level requirements students complete when applying to the MEPN program in Idaho Falls.
For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
At Eagle Gate College in Idaho Falls, the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) offers a direct pathway for those with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree to launch a fulfilling career in nursing. This accelerated program combines advanced classroom instruction with immersive lab work and clinical experience, giving you the skills and confidence to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. You’ll gain a deep understanding of nursing practice, leadership, and evidence-based decision-making, all while preparing to earn your RN licensure. This program gives you real-world readiness so you can step into the profession ready to make a difference from day one.
Core Nursing Subjects
At Eagle Gate College in Idaho Falls, Idaho, MEPN students benefit from purpose-built learning environments tailored to the demands of accelerated, graduate-level nursing education. These campus amenities provide a supportive foundation where students can refine clinical competencies, enhance clinical judgment, and develop the confidence and professional readiness needed to enter the nursing profession and advance their careers.
The Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls 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.
Eagle Gate College in Idaho Falls, ID, is conveniently located off I-15 at Exit 116, just two miles east of downtown. This accessible location makes it easy for commuters and places students near the city’s top medical centers, including Mountain View Hospital, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, and Idaho Falls Community Hospital. In your downtime, explore the historic downtown district, visit the Museum of Idaho or The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, or enjoy the scenic River Walk along the Snake River. With its blend of opportunity, culture, and natural beauty, Idaho Falls offers the perfect backdrop for your nursing education.
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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).
