Iowa Nursing Schools and Programs

Iowa is known as the "Tall Corn" state and is listed as one of the safest states to live in. Iowa is often called the "Food Capital of the World" but Iowa’s economy, culture, and landscape are diverse. Iowa is made of small towns and the people are welcoming. The state is the number one producer of corn, soybeans and hogs. Iowa participates in green energy technology as well.

Iowa has many options for nursing students to obtain their education at any level. Technical programs, community colleges and the few universities all have top-notch programs. All the while the population is low in Iowa; they struggle with the nursing shortage with the rest of America. We will help you find the program that suites your needs whether it be on campus or on-line and in any area of Iowa. Iowa needs nurses due to the aging of their registered nurses. On hand, 51% of Iowa’s nurses are over 47 years old. The opportunities are endless for jobs post grad in long term care facilities, schools and businesses, home care, private doctor’s offices, private practice for nurse practitioners and midwives, and medical centers.

Degree Programs:

Adult Care, Anatomy, BSN-RN, Community Health, EMT, IV Therapy, Manager, Neonatal/Newborn, Nursery, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatric/Mental Health, RN-BSN, Surgica

Largest Cities:

Ames, Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Muscatine, Newton, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Spencer, Waterloo, West Des Moines

Additional Resources:

Iowa Board of Nursing
http://www.iowa.gov/nursing

School Nursing Organization
http://www.isno.org

Iowa Nurses Association
http://www.iowanurses.org

Iowa Hospital Directory
http://www.healthgrades.com/hospital-directory/iowa-ia

Iowa’s Nursing Ages
http://www.rwjf.org/pr/digest.jsp?id=10564&topicid=1318

ONLINE PROGRAMS WITHOUT WAITING LISTS

Drexel University

Drexel University offers accredited online nursing degree programs, the same high quality on-campus degrees, in an easy and convenient format. Designed for the professional who wants to complete their education without compromising quality for convenience.
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Liberty University

Liberty has become the world's largest evangelical university and has never lost sight of its mission - to equip men and women with a Christ-centered education to impact their world and workplace. Liberty is the World's Largest Christian University.

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Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University is a regionally accredited Catholic institution in Fairfield, Connecticut, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful, rewarding, and thriving careers.

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Walden University

Walden U. is for the working professional who desires an advanced degree while maintaining career & personal commitments. Walden's flexible, student-centered education allows you to earn a master's or Ph.D. from the convenience of your home or workplace.

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Indiana State University

Indiana State University has partnered with The College Network to offer two dynamic new programs that enable LPNs and RNs to complete all upper-level nursing courses and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing entirely online.

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CAMPUS BASED PROGRAMS
School Enrollment Type Accredited Online Program Degrees Find Scholarship
Allen College 400 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, RN-to-MSN, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
Clarke College 1,230 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner scholarships
Coe College 1,300 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN scholarships
Des Moines Area Community College - Ankeny Campus 16,850 Public Yes No Associate, LPN, LPN-to-RN scholarships
Ellsworth College 960 Public No No Associate, LPN scholarships
Grand View College 1,700 Private Yes No BS/BSN, LPN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN scholarships
Hawkeye Community College 4,300 Public No No Associate scholarships
Indian Hills Community College 4,000 Public No No Associate scholarships
Iowa Central Community College 4,300 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
Iowa Lakes Community College 3,000 Public No No Associate scholarships
Iowa Wesleyan College 800 Private Yes No BS/BSN scholarships
Iowa Western Community College 4,500 Public No No Associate, LPN scholarships
Kaplan University (Cedar Falls, IA) 80 Private No No LPN scholarships
Kirkwood Community College 11,700 Public No No Associate scholarships
Luther College 2,700 Private Yes No BS/BSN scholarships
Mercy College of Health Sciences 420 Private Yes No Associate, Accelerated BSN, RN-to-BSN scholarships
Morningside College 1,000 Private Yes No BS/BSN scholarships
Mount Mercy College 1,400 Private Yes No BS/BSN scholarships
North Iowa Area Community College 3,000 Public Yes No Associate scholarships
Southeastern Community College 3,350 Public No No Associate, LPN scholarships
Southwestern Community College 1,200 Public No No Associate scholarships
St. Ambrose University 0 Private Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN scholarships
St. Luke's College 175 Private Yes No Associate scholarships
University of Iowa 19,500 Public Yes No BS/BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, PhD (Doctoral) scholarships