University of Iowa

Located in Iowa City, University of Iowa is one of the premier public research universities in the country. With 175 years of educational service, it is the state’s oldest higher educational institution. Its College of Nursing places emphasis on holistic patient care provision. The curriculum is designed to provide a learning-centered environment.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - This BSN program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Two pathways are available for this program—the pre-licensure BSN and the RN-BSN. The pre-licensure program prepares students for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam and for their roles as entry-level nurses. It is offered on-campus and is designed for a full-time study. Meanwhile, the RN-BSN program is for RNs with an associate degree or diploma who would like to obtain a BSN degree.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - With an individualized study plan, this MSN program has flexible coursework since it is offered in an online or hybrid format. Students can choose between these specializations: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or Nursing Systems Administration (NSA). The former has options for 2- or 3-year completion while the latter can be completed in 2 ½ years. An MSN Bridge for Master of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNPH) Alumni is also offered which can be completed in 1 ½ years.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - This DNP program has several pathways offered— BSN to DNP Dual Certification, MSN to DNP, and Post-APRN to DNP. Students are fully-equipped for the highest standard of care provision throughout the patient’s lifespan.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - This scholarly and research-focused doctoral product has several entry tracks. Hence, students with an associate’s degree in nursing, baccalaureate in nursing or other fields, and master’s degree in nursing or a health-related field are eligible for program entry. Program graduates are equipped in the three roles highlighted by the AACN.

The nursing school at University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.

Degree types you can earn at University of Iowa include CNL and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.

For nursing students in Iowa, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.91% and for BSN programs is 82.21%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.

Out of 33 nursing schools in Iowa, the nursing program at University of Iowa ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #93. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 95.80%, giving the University of Iowa an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Iowa

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 95.80%
• Iowa State Rank: 4
• National Rank: 93

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