Iowa Nursing Schools

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.

About Kaplan Higher Education and Kaplan, Inc.

Kaplan, Inc.'s higher education division, including Kaplan University and Concord Law School, comprises 70 campus-based locations in 16 states. Kaplan Higher Education offers master, bachelor and associate degrees, as well as certificates designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for employment in fields such as business, criminal justice, education, fashion and design, healthcare, information technology, legal and paralegal studies. Kaplan is a leading provider of educational and career services to students, schools, professionals and businesses worldwide. Read more about the Kaplan University Nursing Program.

Scholarships, Financial Aid, Grant and Fellowship Opportunities

American Nurses Foundation
Awards are given in all areas of nursing, including patient outcomes, health care policy development, critical care, gerontology, women's health, community and family intervention, as well as a variety of other topics. Note: The principal investigator must be a licensed registered nurse who has obtained at least one degree, either a baccalaureate degree or higher, in nursing.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Provides financial assistance to academy members who wish to pursue graduate study.
American Academy of Nursing/Institute of Medicine Distinguished Nurse Scholar Program
Each year one senior nurse scholar is selected to go to Iowa to participate in one-year program of orientation and work at the Institute of Medicine.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
AACN provides a variety of programs and resources to assist members in conducting research projects.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
AORN awards funding for undergraduate and graduate education to AORN members who apply for scholarships and provide funding to nursing students who are enrolled in educational programs leading to initial licensure as registered nurses.
Gerontological Society of America
Careers in Aging: Funding Sources for Students, Post-Docs, Faculty, and Researchers
Provides financial assistance to nursing and other students working on a graduate degree in gerontology.
Minority Nurse Scholarship Listings
National Association of Hispanic Nurses Scholarships and Awards
Recipients will be selected on the basis of current academic standing and financial need. Must demonstrate potential for professional contributions to nursing and in serving as positive role models for other Hispanic nursing students.
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
These awards ($500-$2,000) are for Black students currentlly enrolled in a nursing program and in good scholarstic standing at time of application. Applicants must submit nursing school transcript, two letters of recommendation and a written essay. Applicants must also be members of the NBNA and of a local NBNA chapter if one exists in their area.
National League for Nursing Education
The Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Scholarship Program is designed to address the nursing shortage and expand the number of faculty prepared to teach in pre-licensure nursing programs.
National Society : Daughters of the American Revolution Nursing Scholarships
American School Health Association Scholarships
American Nurses Foundation Research Program Grants
Ethnic Minority Fellowship Program
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
March of Dimes
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc.
The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
AACN - Arthur M. Miller Fund Scholarship
AACN - Educational Advancement Scholarships - Graduate Completion
AACN - National Teaching Institute Scholarships Program
AACN - Vision Partners Continuing Education Scholarships Program
AACN Educational Advancement Scholarships - BSN Completion
AAMN Foundation Scholarships for Men
AAOHN Professional Development Scholarships
Aetna Scholarship
AFSCME FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
AHNA - Charlotte McGuire Scholarships
AHNA - Research Grants
Air Force ROTC 4-Year Nursing Scholarships
Albert E. and Florence W. Newton Nurse Scholarship
Akron General Nursing - Service League Scholarship for Graduate Education in Nursing
Alexander Graham Bell Foundation College Scholarship Award
ANA - Ethnic/Racial Minority Doctoral Fellowships
ANNA - Abbott/Pamela Balzer Career Mobility
ANNA - American Regent Career Mobility Scholarship
ANNA - Career Mobility Scholarships
ANNA - Janel Parker Career Mobility Scholarship
ANNA - Tyco/Healthcare/Kendall Products Scholarship for Continuing Education
ANNA Foundation/AMGEN Career Mobility Scholarship
Anna May Rolando Scholarship Award
Anne Ford Scholarship
AORN Foundation Baccalaureate Degree Scholarship
AORN Foundation Doctoral Degree Scholarship
AORN Foundation Master's Degree Scholarship
AORN Foundation Nursing Student Scholarship
AQHF Education or Nursing Scholarship
AAOHN Professional Development Scholarships
Army ROTC Nurse Officer Program
Bernice L. Vance Scholarship
Bernice Pickens Parsons Fund
BET/Emerge Publications Scholarship
Bethesda's Developmental Disabilities Scholarship for Lutheran Nursing Students
CampusRN/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund
Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
Caroline Simpson Maheady Scholarship Award
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Nursing Commitment to Employment and Study Program
Charles Hardy Memorial Scholarship Awards
Charles Kunz Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (ENA)
Christiana Care Health Systems Scholarship
Dr. Hilda Richards Scholarship
Dr. Lauranne Sams Scholarship
Eight & Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship Fund
ELA Scholarships
ENA Foundation Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarships
ENA Foundation Faculty Doctoral Scholarship
ENA Foundation Faculty Memorial Doctoral Scholarship
ENA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
FNRE BSN Scholarship
FNRE Clinical Nurse Specialist Scholarship
FNRE Doctoral Scholarship
FNRE Master's Scholarship
FNRE Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Scholarship
FNRE Nursing Management Scholarship
FNSNA Scholarship Nursing Scholarships for Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Career Mobility Scholarships
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association General Scholarships
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Specialty Scholarship

Iowa Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid

Prospective students should visit each school in which they are seriously interested and discuss with the school's financial aid office the assistance the school can be expected to provide. Scholarships are awarded by foundations, civic clubs, and other non-profit organizations.  Eligibility requirements (e.g. minimum grade point average, residency, or field of interest), funding amounts, and deadlines vary.

Nursing Resources

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 nursing information in other states visit one of the following websites: Texas Nursing Scholarships, Maine Nursing Programs and Georgia Nursing Degrees.