Program Overview

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University of Iowa College of Nursing Programs

The University of Iowa College of Nursing offers a range of programs for students pursuing a career in nursing. These programs include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • BSN (Prelicensure)
  • RN To BSN (Online)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • MSN: Entry into Practice
  • Nursing Systems Administration (MSN-NSA)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Adult / Gerontology (Acute Care)
  • Adult / Gerontology (Primary Care)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Health Systems: Administration/Exec. Leadership
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Pediatric (Acute Care)
  • Pediatric (Primary Care)
  • Psych-Mental Health
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Curriculum and Plans of Study
  • Admission
  • People
  • Funding
• Post-Graduate Certificate Programs
• Nursing Education Xchange Program (NEXus)

RN-BSN Program Admission Requirements

The RN-BSN program at the University of Iowa College of Nursing has the following admission requirements:

Application Requirements

• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher is preferred, but all applications are reviewed for consideration.
• All prerequisites and an ADN Degree must be completed prior to matriculation but can still be in progress when submitting an application.

Application Instructions

1. Initiate an online application.
2. Select Undergraduate Application (new freshmen & transfers).
3. Complete Section A - click Save & Continue.
4. In Section B, select Nursing as your college.
   • Select No to the question asking about licensure as a teacher.
   • Select Yes or No to indicate whether you have a bachelor’s degree.
   • Select Nursing (RN-BSN program for currently licensed nurses) in the drop-down box for Major Field of Study.
   • Select which session you are applying for in the drop-down box.
5. Complete Sections C, D, & E.
6. In Section F enter your RN license number. If you are not licensed yet, enter all 9’s and indicate when/where you plan to take your boards.
   • Answer Yes or No to the next two questions. If you answer yes to either question, you must enter an explanation. Failure to disclose or complete Section F will constitute an incomplete application and your file will not move forward to the Admission Committee.
7. Complete Sections G & H.
8. Verify, Validate, and provide payment.
9. Official transcripts from all schools must be sent to the Office of Admissions.

International Admissions

• Students with credit from schools outside the US should contact the Office of International Admissions regarding transferability of this credit.
• Students should also contact the RN-BSN Program Office at the College of Nursing for advising and support.

Course Transfer Equivalency

• If you took, or plan to take, course work at another college or university, use the equivalency guide to determine how those courses transfer to the University of Iowa.

Financial Aid

• If you anticipate applying for scholarships where financial need is an eligibility requirement, you must also file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Application Deadlines

• March 1 for Fall Start
• September 1 for Spring start

Research Areas

The University of Iowa College of Nursing is involved in various research areas, including:

• Center for Nursing Classification and Clinical Effectiveness (CNC)
• UI Center for Advancing Multimorbidity Science (CAMS)
• Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence
• Office for Nursing Research and Scholarship (ONRS)
• Faculty Research Directory

Outreach and Continuing Education

The University of Iowa College of Nursing offers various outreach and continuing education programs, including:

• Continuing Education
• Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program (IONRP)
• Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence
• Global Health
• Iowa Impact
• Johnson County Sexual Assault Response Team (JCSART)
• Faculty Practice
• Natl Consortium for Innovativeness in Health Care (IA-APHPS)
• Simulation In Motion - Iowa (SIM-IA)