2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Waterloo, Iowa

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Waterloo, Iowa for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Waterloo.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Waterloo, the state of Iowa, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Iowa offers 31 nursing schools consisting of 0 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 13 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Waterloo there are 2 nursing schools with 0 private and 1 public schools in Waterloo to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Waterloo offer 11 nursing degree levels including: Accelerated BSN, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Waterloo healthcare needs, nursing programs in Waterloo offer 5 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Waterloo have never been more flexible. Waterloo nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Iowa including Campus, Hybrid and Online.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Waterloo Nursing Schools

Compare Iowa Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	1
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	77.05%	97.20%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	77.05% to 77.05%	97.20% to 97.20%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 1 BSN degree programs in Waterloo. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Waterloo to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Allen College

1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA - 50703-1999
((31) 9) -226-2000

With more than 90 years of educational service, Allen College is a health-care focused private institution in Waterloo. The college started in 1925 as a hospital-based School of Nursing which offers diploma programs. Presently, it offers a wide range of healthcare programs—baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral. Moreover, in terms of accreditation,

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 3
National Rank BSN: 48
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 97.36%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Iowa has 25 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Waterloo does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Iowa's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Ankeny, Calmar, Cedar Rapids, Creston, Davenport, Decorah, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Iowa Falls, Lamoni, Mason City, Mount Pleasant, Orange City, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Waterloo and West Burlington.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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