Nursing Schools in Iowa

Kaplan University Nursing Program Recognized by CCNE

Davenport, IA, 2006 - Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing Recognized by National Nursing Commission - Kaplan University's School of Nursing and Health Care announced that its online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been awarded national professional accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Kaplan's nursing curriculum is designed for registered nurses who want to complete their bachelor's degree.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is considered a standard requirement for nurses seeking career advancement. Kaplan University's program caters to registered nurses who want to prepare for health care leadership positions and gain the educational foundation needed for the pursuit of graduate studies in nursing.

"As our nation's population ages, the demand for highly skilled and well-educated nurses grows," noted Diann Martin, R.N., D.N.Sc., Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Care. "Kaplan University is among the first major online universities to be accredited by the organization. This accreditation validates the excellence of our BSN program and recognizes its contribution to the nursing field."

CCNE is an affiliate of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It began accrediting baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 1998. Kaplan University's BSN program is now one of approximately 677 nursing programs at 418 institutions to be recognized for its educational quality.

Kaplan University, based in Davenport, Iowa, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University currently serves more than 23,000 online and on-ground students.

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Doctorate Degree Nursing Programs in Iowa

The University of Iowa - College of Nursing
101F M Nursing Bldg. Iowa City, Iowa 52242. (319) 335-7007

Master's Degree Nursing Programs in Iowa

Allen College - Department of Nursing
1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50703. (319) 226-2040
Briar Cliff University - Department of Nursing
3303 Rebecca St. Sioux City, Iowa 51104. (712) 279-1640
Clarke College - Department of Nursing and Health
1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA52001. (563) 588-6361
Graceland University - School of Nursing
1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050. (816) 833-0524
St. Ambrose University - Department of Nursing
518 West Locust Davenport, Iowa 52803. (563) 333-6000
The University of Iowa - College of Nursing
101F M Nursing Bldg. Iowa City, IA 52242. (319) 335-7007

Advanced Nursing Practice Certificate Programs

Allen College - Department of Nursing
1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703. (319) 226-2040
Briar Cliff University - Department of Nursing
3303 Rebecca St. Sioux City, IA 51104. (712) 279-1640
Clarke College - Department of Nursing and Health
1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. (563) 588-6361
Graceland University - School of Nursing
1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050. (816) 833-0524
The University of Iowa - College of Nursing
101F M Nursing Bldg. Iowa City, IA 52242. (319) 335-7007

Bachelor Degree Nursing Programs in Iowa

Allen College - Department of Nursing
1825 Logan Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50703. (319) 226-2040
Briar Cliff University - Department of Nursing
3303 Rebecca St. Sioux City, IA 51104. (712) 279-1640
Clarke College - Department of Nursing and Health
1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. (563) 588-6361
Coe College - Nursing Department
1220 First Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. (319) 369-8120
Dordt College
498 4 th Ave. NE, Sioux Center, Iowa 51250. (712) 722-6689
Graceland University - School of Nursing
1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050. (816) 833-0524
Grand View College - Division of Nursing
1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316. (515) 263-6087
Iowa Wesleyan College - Department of Nursing
601 N. Main, Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641. (319) 385-6343
Kaplan University - School of Nursing
1910 E Kimberly Rd., Suite 100, Davenport, IA 52807. (563) 441-2489
Luther College - Department of Nursing
700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101. (563) 387-1453
Rochester Campus - 201 West Center Street, Rochester, MN 55902
Mercy College Of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. (515) 643-6615
Morningside College - Department of Nursing Education
1501 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51106. (712) 274-5154
Mount Mercy College - Department of Nursing
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. (319) 368-6471
Northwestern College - Department of Nursing
101 7 th St. SW, Orange City, Iowa 51041. (712) 707-7086
St. Ambrose University - Department of Nursing
518 West Locust Davenport, IA 52803. (563) 333-6000
The University of Dubuque - Nursing Department
2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. (563) 589-3500
The University of Iowa - College of Nursing
101F M Nursing Bldg. Iowa City, IA 52242. (319) 335-7007 
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington, Fayette, Iowa 52142. (560) 425-5284

Associate Degree Nursing Programs in Iowa

Des Moines Area Community College
(800) 362-2127
Ankeny Campus - 2006 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021. (515) 964-6200
Boone Campus - 1125 Hancock Dr.Boone, Iowa 50036. (515) 432-7203
Carroll Campus - 906 N Grant Rd. Carroll, IA 51401. (712) 792-1755
Eastern Iowa Community College District - Department of Nursing
500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. (563) 441-4256
Clinton Community College
1000 Lincoln Blvd. Clinton, IA 52732. (563) 244-7140
Scott Community College
500 Belmont Rd. Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. (563) 441-4256
Hawkeye Community College
1501 E Orange Rd. Waterloo, IA 50704. (319) 296-2320
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501. (641) 683-5165
Iowa Central Community College
(515) 576-0099
Fort Dodge Center - 330 Avenue M. Fort Dodge, IA 50501. (515) 576-0099
Storm Lake Center - 916 N Russell Street, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. (712) 749-2517
Webster City-Clarion Centers
1725 Beach Street, Webster City, IA 50595. (515) 832-1632
Iowa Lakes Community College
3200 College Dr. Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536. (712) 852-5285
Iowa Lakes Community College - Algona Campus
Hwy 169 North, Algona, IA 50511. (515) 295-9455
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spirit Lake Campus
800 21 st Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360. (712) 336-3439
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer Campus Gateway North Center
1900 North Grand Ave. Spencer, IA 51301. (712) 262-7141
Iowa Valley Community College District
641-752-7106
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Ave. Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126
Marshalltown Community College
3700 South Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158
Iowa Valley Community College - Grinnell
123 6 th Avenue West, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. (641) 236-0513
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd. Council Bluffs, IA 51502. (712) 325-3352
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406. (319) 398-5630
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. (515) 643-6615
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401. (641) 422-4216
Northeast Iowa Community College
10250 Sundown Rd. Peosta, IA 52068. (563) 556-5110
Northwest Iowa Community College
603 W Park St. Sheldon, Iowa 51201. (712) 324-5061
Southeastearn Community College - North Campus
1500 W Agency Rd. West Burlington, IA 52601. (866) 722-4692
Southeastearn Community College - South Campus
335 Messenger Rd, Keokuk, Iowa 52632. (800) 344-7045
Southeastearn Community College - Creston Center
1501 W. Townline Rd. Creston, IA 50801. (641) 782-7081
Southeastearn Community College - Red Oak Center
2300 N 4 th St. Red Oak, Iowa 51566. (712) 623-2541
St. Luke's College
2720 Stone Park Blvd. Sioux City, IA 51104. (712) 279-3149
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51102. (712) 274-8733

Practical Nursing (LPN) Programs in Iowa

Des Moines Area Community College
(800) 362-2127
Ankeny Campus - 2006 S Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa 50021. (515) 964-6200
Boone Campus - 1125 Hancock Dr.Boone, IA 50036. (515) 432-7203
Carroll Campus - 906 N Grant Rd. Carroll, Iowa 51401. (712) 792-1755
Eastern Iowa Community College District - Department of Nursing
500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722. (563) 441-4256
Eastern Iowa Community College District - Department of Nursing
500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. (563) 441-4256
Clinton Community College
1000 Lincoln Blvd. Clinton, IA 52732. (563) 244-7140
Scott Community College
500 Belmont Rd. Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. (563) 441-4256
Muscatine Community College
152 Colorado St. Muscatine, IA 52761. (319) 263-8350
Hamilton College - Cedar Rapids Campus
3165 Edgewood Parkway S.W.Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. (319) 363-0481
Hamilton College - Cedar Falls Campus
7009 Nordic Dr. Cedar Falls, IA 50613. (319) 277-0220
Hamilton College - Des Moines Campus
4655 121 st Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50323. (515) 727-2100
Hamilton College - Mason City Campus
Plaza West 2570 4 th St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401. (641) 423-2530
Hawkeye Community College
1501 E Orange Rd., Bldg 8 Nursing, Waterloo, Iowa 50704. (319) 296-2320
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview, Ottumwa, IA 52501. (641) 683-5165
Indian Hills Community College - Centerville Campus
721 North First St. Centerville, Iowa 52544
Iowa Central Community College
(515) 576-0099
Fort Dodge Center - 330 Avenue M. Fort Dodge, IA 50501. (515) 576-0099
Storm Lake Center - 916 N Russell Street, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. (712) 749-2517
Webster City-Clarion Centers
1725 Beach Street, Webster City, IA 50595. (515) 832-1632
Iowa Lakes Community College
3200 College Dr. Emmetsburg, Iowa 50536. (712) 852-5285
Iowa Lakes Community College - Algona Campus
Hwy 169 North, Algona, IA 50511. (515) 295-9455
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spirit Lake Campus
800 21 st Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360. (712) 336-3439
Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer Campus Gateway North Center
1900 North Grand Ave. Spencer, IA 51301. (712) 262-7141
Iowa Valley Community College District
641-752-7106
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Ave. Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126
Marshalltown Community College
3700 South Center St. Marshalltown, IA50158
Iowa Valley Community College - Grinnell
123 6 th Avenue West, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. (641) 236-0513
Iowa Western Community College - Practical Nursing Program
2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51502. (712) 325-3352
Iowa Western Community College - Clarinda Campus
923 E Washington, Clarinda, Iowa 51632
Iowa Western Community College - Harlan Campus
2712 12th St. Harlan, IA 51537
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406. (319) 398-5630
North Iowa Area Community College - Practical Nursing Program
500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401. (641) 422-4216
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa 50401. (641) 422-4216
Northeast Iowa Community College
10250 Sundown Rd. Peosta, IA 52068. (563) 556-5110
Northwest Iowa Community College - Practical Nursing Program
603 W Park St. Sheldon, Iowa 51201. (712) 324-5061
Southeastearn Community College - North Campus
1500 W Agency Rd. West Burlington, IA 52601. (866) 722-4692
Southeastearn Community College - South Campus
335 Messenger Rd, Keokuk, Iowa 52632. (800) 344-7045
Southwestern Community College
1501 W. Townline Rd. Creston, IA 50801. (641) 782-7081
Western Iowa Tech Community College - Practical Nursing Program
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City, Iowa 51102. (712) 274-873

Nursing Resources

For information on a career as a registered nurse and nursing education visit the National League for Nursing.

For information on nursing career options, financial aid, and listings of BSN, graduate, and accelerated nursing programs visit the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

For additional information on registered nurses, including credentialing visit the American Nurses Association.

Information about employment opportunities may be obtained from local hospitals, nursing care facilities, home health care agencies, psychiatric facilities, the Iowa State Board of Nursing, and local offices of the State employment service.

For information on obtaining U.S. certification and work visas for foreign-educated nurses, visit the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.

For a list of accredited clinical nurse specialist programs, visit the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.

For information on nurse midwives, including a list of accredited programs, visit the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

For information on nurse practitioners, including a list of accredited programs, visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

For information on nursing schools and lists of accredited programs in other states visit one of the following websites: North Carolina Nursing, Delaware Nursing Schools, and Nursing Education in Texas.

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