The most populous city and the state capital, Des Moines offers many options for students looking to study nursing. Des Moines Area Community College's nursing programs prepare students for both LPN and RN examinations and are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Mercy College of Health Sciences offers an associate of science in nursing degree; you'll be eligible to take the RN licensing examination upon completion. Grand View University's nursing program offers a bachelor of science degree in nursing as well as a master of science in nursing
The second largest city in the state, Cedar Rapids also offers nursing students many options to earn degrees. Coe College has programs for students pursuing both an RN license and a bachelor of science in nursing degree. The campus is within walking distance of a medical center and hospital. In Kirkwood Community College's nursing programs, students can obtain either a LPN or RN license. Mount Mercy University offers a master of science in nursing degree.
Located in western Iowa, Sioux City is home to three colleges with nursing programs. Briar Cliff University offers undergraduate programs in nursing as well as a master of science in nursing. Both Morningside College and St. Luke's College of Nursing and Health Services offer bachelor of science degrees in nursing, allowing graduates to apply to become registered nurses.
In Waterloo, Allen College, part of the Iowa Health System, offers a bachelor of science in nursing, a master of science in nursing and a doctor of nursing practice, which prepares students for advanced professional roles. Hawkeye Community College has entry-level programs in the area of nursing, allowing students to earn associate degrees in nursing as well as assistance in becoming a certified nursing assistant.