College of Eastern Idaho celebrates over 50 years of nursing history
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating the history of its nursing program. In preparing to honor its 50th anniversary, archival research revealed they have more to celebrate than previously thought. The program's origins actually date back to 1970 rather than 1976. A ceremony to honor that history was held Thursday The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating its 50th anniversary with archival research revealing that the program's origins date back to 1970 rather than 1976. The institution, which previously operated as Eastern Idaho Technical College and Eastern Idaho Vocational School before transitioning into a community college in 2017, now graduates approximately 150 students annually across multiple academic pathways. The nursing program initially faced structural hurdles when seeking to offer registered nursing degrees. The college launched its first registered nursing cohort in May 2007 as a bridge pathway for licensed practical nurses, graduating that inaugural class in 2008. Both pathways later secured national accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, with the registered nursing program achieving accreditation in 2019 and the practical nursing program earning it in 2024.
Published : 4 hours ago by Dylan Carder in Health Lifestyle
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating the history of its nursing program. In preparing to honor its 50th anniversary, archival research revealed they have more to cele... [4595 symbols]
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