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Idaho NP License 2026: Full Practice Authority, IBON Process, Salary
In brief
Idaho APRNs have full practice authority with no physician collaboration required. Idaho Board of Nursing processes in 4-8 weeks. Average salary $107,000/year.
Steps at a glance
Complete NP program and national certification
Graduate from accredited NP program and pass ANCC or AANP certification for your specialty.
Apply for Idaho APRN license
Apply to the Idaho Board of Nursing for APRN licensure. Fee: $90. Apply online through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses portal.
Obtain DEA registration
Idaho APRNs have full independent prescribing authority including Schedule II-V. Register with DEA and Idaho's PDMP.
Begin independent practice
Idaho grants full practice authority on APRN licensure, no physician collaboration required.
In this article
Idaho nurse practitioners (APRN) have full practice authority with no physician collaboration required. Average APRN salary in Idaho is $107,000/year in 2026, with Boise reaching $114,000-$126,000. Boise's rapid population growth is one of the strongest drivers of NP demand in the West.
Idaho APRN Practice Authority
Idaho is a full practice authority state. APRNs may independently diagnose, treat, and prescribe (Schedule II-V) upon licensure. Idaho's full practice authority combined with its rapid growth trajectory makes it one of the most opportunity-rich NP markets in the Mountain West.
Idaho Board of Nursing Application Requirements
- Active Idaho RN license
- Graduation from accredited NP program (master's or doctorate)
- National certification from ANCC, AANP, NCC, PNCB, or other Board-approved body
- APRN application fee: $90
- Online application through Idaho DOPL portal
Processing Timeline
Idaho Board of Nursing APRN applications typically process in 4-8 weeks.
NP Salary in Idaho (2026)
| City | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Boise | $114,000 |
| Meridian | $112,000 |
| Nampa | $108,000 |
| Twin Falls | $104,000 |
| Idaho Falls | $103,000 |
| Pocatello | $101,000 |
Top ID Health Systems for APRNs
- St. Luke's Health System, Boise; largest health system in ID; 8 hospitals; strong NP integration and new-grad programs
- Saint Alphonsus (Trinity Health), Boise; Level II trauma; strong specialty NP programs
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (HCA), Idaho Falls; largest hospital in eastern ID
- St. Luke's Magic Valley, Twin Falls; south-central Idaho referral center
- Portneuf Medical Center, Pocatello; southeast Idaho Level II trauma
What We See at Ava Health
Boise is one of the fastest-growing metros in the US, St. Luke's has been expanding rapidly with strong NP hiring across primary care and specialty areas. Rural Idaho (northern panhandle, southeastern high desert) has NHSC loan repayment eligibility. Idaho's low licensing fees and fast processing make multi-state licensure practical for APRNs near the Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana borders.
Related: NP License Washington 2026, NP License Utah 2026, RN Salary Idaho 2026.
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