Iowa BSN in Nursing School Highlights

Schools with RN-BSN Programs

There are 18 nursing schools in Iowa with CCNE or ACEN accredited RN to BSN / BSN programs.

Average Enrollment

Iowa colleges' average enrollment is only 5,700 students (smaller than the national average of around 8,000 students).

City Availability

Nursing schools in Iowa are pretty spread out, as there are 10 different cities in Iowa with nursing schools offering CCNE or ACEN-accredited Bachelor's in Nursing degrees. A number of cities have multiple options: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City.

In response to the changing educational nursing standards that is all but requiring RN's with an ADN to have a BSN, universities in the state of Iowa have assembled excellent RN to BSN programs to assist nurses with pursuing better opportunities for their futures.

Every minute of hard work that goes into pursuing a higher degree could pay off well at the end of the journey. With the "BSN in 10" initiative, RN to BSN programs can be the solution to the changing healthcare field’s effect on nurses.

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Consider a sponsored RN to BSN Program:

• Alvernia University - RN to BSN
• Benedictine University - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
• Bethel University - RN to BSN
• Campbellsville University - RN to BSN
• East Central University - RN to BSN
• Emmanuel College - RN to BSN
• Illinois College - RN to BSN
• Point University - Bachelor of Science Nursing - RN to BSN
• Sacred Heart University - RN-BSN - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - RN to Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• University of Saint Mary - RN-BSN Degree
• University of West Florida - RN to BSN
• Utica College - RN to Bachelor of Science

Iowa Nursing Licensure Reciprocity

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to have one license for nursing that gives them the ability to practice in the state where they current live as well as other states that are part of the compact agreement. Currently there are over 30 states that are a part of the NLC agreement.

As of Spring 2020: Iowa IS part of the NLC agreement, meaning licensure earned in Iowa is valid in the other states that are part of the NLC.

Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Why the BSN?

Nurses currently in the field may feel intimidated by the increase in the number of registered nurses, making a higher degree the best option to prove better qualifications.

A bachelor’s degree holder is more often considered for positions in management and other higher tier positions within a healthcare facility. Since the coursework for these programs includes many different aspects of business and employee management, graduates are a great fit for many settings.

Employers want bachelor’s degree holders to fill their positions. Bachelor’s level graduates work in staff nurse positions as well as in schools and education research facilities.

Without higher education in nursing, it would be difficult to guarantee the excellent patient care in hospitals and private facilities. It does not matter which path a graduate takes upon completing an RN to BSN program.

Benefits of the BSN in Iowa

In Iowa, there are many benefits associated with obtaining a higher degree. The earning potential for bachelor’s level nurses is high, making it a highly popular degree choice. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that nurses in Iowa earn around $67,340 per year.

The Iowa Health System is one of the larger hospital networks in the state and in the Midwest, and there are a number of opportunities at hospitals run by IHS.