What are escrow credits?

Why should I advance my education (obtain a BS degree or MS degree)?

How do I contact advisors at Idaho’s nursing programs?

Do I need to talk to an advisor? 

Where can I get more information about educational mobility in Idaho?

Where can classes be taken for the AD to MS pathway in Idaho?

For detailed information about specific nursing programs in Idaho, please contact the appropriate SNAC member or review the program’s Website.

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Escrow

Escrow includes a method for awarding educational credits for previous learning. A block of nursing credits for previous learning is granted after the student has successfully completed a specified number of credits in the receiving school. Escrow credits may be termed as vertical credits or articulation credit.

Why Advance my Education?

The career opportunities as well as the nature of the work in healthcare today require ongoing education and training. With advanced education, nurses may choose to specialize, seek more independent functioning, or select from an increasing number of emerging new career choices.

Healthcare institutions are paying salary differentials and incentives to return to school for advanced education. Through advanced education, you will develop new nursing skills and knowledge and fulfill a sense professional accomplishment.

Advisor

You may contact a nursing advisor through the Internet, an in-person visit or via telephone. Click to see advisor information for each program. You may also choose to communicate with the SNAC member in the region of your program of interest.

Talk to an Advisor

Yes, you will glean the most current information from an advisor, as academic requirements may change over time. From the advisor, you can obtain answers to your specific questions.

Where to get more information

The Idaho SNAC meets yearly and communicate electronically. You may choose to contact a member of SNAC via email. Also, please contact Idaho’s State Board of Nursing for information and check the Idaho Alliance of Leaders in Nursing Website at www.nurseleaders.org.