Complete list of approved registered nursing programs in the state of Iowa (IA) |
How to Become a Registered Nurse in Iowa In the state of Iowa there are three different ways to become a Registered Nurse. The quickest is a hospital based diploma program, although these are rare and not a lot of people have the opportunity to take advantage of them. This program takes about three years to complete.
Both the associate and bachelor path require lower level college courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, algebra, statistics, sociology and psychology. Both require supervised clinical hands on experience in a hospital, home health care, nursing care facilities, public health departments or other health care setting. The BSN gives advanced training in nursing practice and theory, communication, leadership and critical thinking courses. This training has become more important as the nursing field grows more complex. All three programs require that upon completion the student must pass the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse and a criminal background check through the Iowa Board of Nursing. Upon satisfaction of this final requirement the student becomes a legal registered nurse. Iowa Associates Degree RN Programs
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We try to update our nursing school listings as schools open and close and when accreditation is granted to new nursing programs. If you find information that is incorrect or requires updating please send us an email so that we can make the necessary changes. We recommend that prospective nursing students conduct their own research on schools they are interested in before they commit to enrolling in an academic program. Accredited Iowa RN Schools See our complete list of qualified pre-licensure RN schools in Iowa that meet the registered nursing education requirements. The Iowa Board of Nursing is the organization responsible for making sure that each Iowa nursing program provide adequate education to prepare students to become an RN. Before receiving a nursing license the graduating student will need to take and pass the NCLEX-RN exam in the state of Iowa.
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