Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Iowa State University is an RN-to-BSN program, designed for those who are already a Registered Nurse (RN), and desire to further their nursing career and education at the next level. This unique, campus-based program is designed to meet the needs of the working nurse by providing a hybrid mode of learning in which students need only attend one day per week. The remainder of the course content is completed independently online.

The RN-to-BSN program at Iowa State is unique in its curriculum.
Iowa State’s coursework and hands-on learning opportunities make it so that graduates are capable of not only applying their education, but using their real world experiences to inspire innovation in their places of care. At Iowa State, students of the program will be challenged to:

  • enhance the health promotion and disease prevention role of registered nurses
  • apply nursing science and patient-centered care for helping people stay healthier longer
  • focus on the culture of health for nurses, individuals and communities
  • demonstrate the continuum of care, from a nurse’s self-care to patient care to community and population health

The ISU RN-to-BSN program benefits nurses in all areas of practice by providing:

  • the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply evidence-based nursing practice and experience the wealth of research conducted at ISU
  • opportunities to engage with campus health programs, the student population, and the surrounding community
  • development of leadership skills to enhance practice and prepare for career advancement
  • local, domestic, and international practicum opportunities
  • a strong core of nursing coursework complemented by ISU courses in areas of study supporting individual career goals
  • emphasis areas that include nutrition and wellness, health coaching, gerontology, leadership and management

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Program Information

Mission & Vision
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Curriculum Requirements
2022-23 curriculum requirements
2023-24 curriculum requirements

Plan of Study
2022-23 Sample plan
2023-24 Sample plan

Courses
Course descriptions

Program Outcomes & Evaluation
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Nursing Faculty
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Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate nursing program at Iowa State University of Science and Technology located in Ames, Iowa is approved by the:

Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON)
Riverpoint Business Park
400 SW 8th St., Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 281-3255

The baccalaureate nursing program at Iowa State University of Science and Technology, located in Ames, Iowa is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is initial accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm