RN Programs in Iowa

Did you know that nurses outnumber doctors in the US by about four to one? In fact, nurses make up the majority of staff at most medical facilities and provide most basic healthcare. The demand for registered nurses (RNs) is growing each year, including in Iowa, where RNs earn an average salary of $74,610.

Requirements to Become an RN in Iowa

To become an RN in Iowa, you must earn an associate degree in nursing (ADN) from an accredited program approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON). You must also pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam, which consists of a written test and a practical skills assessment. Once you have completed these requirements, you can apply to the IBON for an RN license.

Accredited RN Programs in Iowa

Iowa is a great place to start your RN career. Several excellent schools here offer RN programs, and we've listed some of the best below:

1. Allen College

   1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA 50703

   (319) 226-2014

2. Briar Cliff University

   3303 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA 51104

   (712) 279-5321

3. Clarke University

   1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001

   (563) 588-6300

4. Coe College

   1220 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

   (319) 399-8000

5. Des Moines Area Community College

   2006 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

   (800) 362-2127

6. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

   101 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801

   (563) 336-3300

7. Graceland University

   1 University Pl, Lamoni, IA 50140

   (816) 833-0524

8. Grand View University

   1200 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

   (515) 263-2800

9. Hawkeye Community College

   1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

   (319) 296-2320

10. Indian Hills Community College

    525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

    (641) 683-5111

11. Iowa Central Community College

    1 Triton Cir, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

    (515) 576-0099

12. Iowa Lakes Community College

    300 S 18th St, Estherville, IA 51334

    (712) 362-2604

13. Iowa Wesleyan University

    601 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

    (319) 385-8021

14. Iowa Western Community College

    2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

    (712) 325-3200

15. Kirkwood Community College

    6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

    (319) 398-5411

16. Luther College

    700 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101

    (563) 387-2000

17. Marshalltown Community College

    3700 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    (641) 752-4643

18. Mercy College of Health Sciences

    928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

    (515) 643-3180

19. Morningside College

    1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106

    (712) 274-5000

20. Mount Mercy University

    1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

    (319) 363-8213

21. North Iowa Area Community College

    500 College Dr, Mason City, IA 50401

    (641) 423-1264

22. Northeast Iowa Community College

    1625 IA-150, Calmar, IA 52132

    (800) 728-2256

23. Northwest Iowa Community College

    603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA 51201

    (712) 324-5061

24. Northwestern College

    101 7th St SW, Orange City, IA 51041

    (712) 707-7000

25. Purdue University Global - Des Moines

    4637 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323

    (515) 727-2100

26. Southeastern Community College

    1500 W Agency Rd, West Burlington, IA 52655

    (866) 722-4692

27. Southwestern Community College

    1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801

    (800) 247-4023

28. St. Ambrose University

    518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803

    (563) 333-6000

29. St. Luke's College

    2800 Pierce St # 410, Sioux City, IA 51104

    (712) 279-3149

30. University of Dubuque

    2000 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001

    (563) 589-3000

31. University of Iowa

    50 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246

    (319) 335-7018

32. Western Iowa Tech Community College

    4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106

    (712) 274-6400

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Iowa

Iowa RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 10.0% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Iowa earn an average annual salary of $74,610 per year, equivalent to $35.8 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Iowa, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Iowa Board of Nursing

The Iowa Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Iowa for all nursing-related questions and concerns.