Allen College

Application deadline Confirm with school

LPN/LVN to BSN

Application deadline Confirm with school

DMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tuition: $24,456
Accreditor: CAAHEP

Application deadline Confirm with school

RT(R)

Radiologic Technology

Tuition: $24,456
Licensure pass rate (2024): 88%

BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tuition: $24,456
Licensure pass rate (2025): 94.68%

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Paths to this school

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Pre-Nursing to RN

University BSN pathway

Pre-Nursing BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find university BSN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 4 years

Pre-Nursing to RN

HBCU BSN pathway

Pre-Nursing BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find BSN programs at historically Black colleges and universities, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 4 years

CNA Exam Prep to Radiologic Technologist

Community college associate pathway

CNA Prep RT(R)

Interested in radiologic technology? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a radiologic technology program.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

CNA Exam Prep to RN

University BSN pathway

CNA Prep BSN

Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a university BSN program.

Timeline: 4 years

Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Statewide

Iowa Association of Nursing Students (IANS) Open to nursing students across Iowa

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Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

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Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

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Career Assessment

Identify which nursing career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

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Paid Sponsorships

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Career Development

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Resume Builder

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Certification Finder

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Mock Interviews

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Job Search

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Research Opportunities

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General

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Advisors

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