Iowa Nursing Schools

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Specialties: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health/Psych Nursing, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Leadership, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Degree Types: BSN (four year), Accelerated BSN (second degree), LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, BSN to MSN, DNP
Programs: Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult & Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (dual certification, Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APMHNP), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Science Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Leadership in Health Care Delivery-Administration (MSN), LPN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), MSN Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN Leadership in Health Care Delivery Administration, MSN Nursing Education, Nursing Education Track (MSN), RN to BSN
Accreditation: NLNAC Baccalaureate, NLNAC Master's, CCNE Baccalaureate, CCNE Master's
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 94.12% (2011)

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Specialties: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator
Degree Types: BSN (four year), LPN to BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
Programs: 4 Year BSN, LPN To BSN Option, MSN Program, RN To BSN Option
Accreditation: NLNAC Master's, NLNAC Baccalaureate
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 62.50% (2011)

Dubuque, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year)
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate, CCNE Master's

Cedar Rapids, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year), RN to BSN
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

Ankeny, IA

Degree Types: Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate's Degree, BSN (four year)
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Aide Training Program
Accreditation: NLNAC Practical, NLNAC Associate
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 85.94% (2011)
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 96.94% (2011)

Sioux Center, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year)
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

Des Moines, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year), RN to BSN
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

Mount Pleasant, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year)
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation: NLNAC Baccalaureate
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 95.00% (2011)
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 99.08% (2011)

Decorah, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year)
Programs: Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Degree Types: Nursing Assistant, Associate's Degree, RN to BSN
Programs: Associate of Science in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant Short-Term Certificate, Online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion, Online RN to BSN Completion
Accreditation: NLNAC Associate, CCNE Baccalaureate
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93.66% (2011)

Sioux City, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year), RN to BSN
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN Completion
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

Cedar Rapids, IA

Specialties: Community Health CNS, Nurse Educator
Degree Types: BSN (four year), BSN to MSN
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MSN Health Advocacy, MSN Nursing Education
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Degree Types: Associate's Degree, LPN to RN, RN to BSN
Programs: ADN Option for LPNs, Associate Degree Nursing, RN to BSN Campus, RN to BSN Online
Accreditation: NLNAC Associate
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 97.62% (2011)
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 100.00% (2011)

Orange City, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year)
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

Davenport, IA

Specialties: Nursing Administration
Degree Types: BSN (four year), Accelerated BSN (second degree), RN to BSN, BSN to MSN
Programs: Bachelor of Nursing Second degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MSN Nursing Administration, RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate, CCNE Master's

Sioux City, IA

Degree Types: Associate's Degree
Programs: Nursing Associate of Science
Accreditation: NLNAC Associate

Dubuque, IA

Degree Types: BSN (four year)
Programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Specialties: Adult-Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Leadership, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Degree Types: BSN (four year), RN to BSN, BSN to MSN, DNP, PhD
Programs: BSN, DNP Adult Gero Nurse Practitioner, DNP Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP Health Systems, DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, DNP Nurse Anesthesia, DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, MSN Nursing and Healthcare Practice, MSN-Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate, CCNE Master's, CCNE Doctor of Nursing Practice

Fayette, IA

Degree Types: RN to BSN
Programs: RN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE Baccalaureate, CCNE Master's

(This school offers distance learning options for some courses)

Specialties: Nursing Assistant
Degree Types: Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing, Associate's Degree
Programs: Associate Degree Nursing Completion, Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing
Accreditation: NLNAC Practical
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 89.29% (2011)
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 98.18% (2011)