Kirkwood Community College

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $5,980
Licensure pass rate (2025): 98.15%

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Accreditor: CAPTE

RDH

Dental Hygiene

Tuition: $5,980
Accreditor: CODA

RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Tuition: $5,980
Licensure pass rate (2024): 81.4%

EMT-P

Paramedic

Accreditor: CAAHEP

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $5,980
Licensure pass rate (2025): 94.7%

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

Pre-Nursing to RN

Community college ADN pathway

Pre-Nursing ADN

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

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Pre-Nursing to Respiratory Therapist

Community college associate pathway

Pre-Nursing RRT

Interested in respiratory therapy? Start with Pre-Nursing, find respiratory therapy programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Pre-Nursing to RN

HSI community college ADN pathway

Pre-Nursing ADN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find ADN programs at Hispanic Serving Institutions, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

CNA Exam Prep to RN

Community college ADN pathway

CNA Prep ADN

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

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Student societies

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

Chapter

Kirkwood Student Nursing Association (KSNA) Open to pre- and current nursing students (stated verbatim on official clubs page)

Statewide

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

@iowa_nsna

Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

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

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

Craft a professional resume tailored to different roles in the healthcare industry.

Certification Finder

Explore certification programs offered on campus or other programs nearby.

Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

Find jobs that match your career ambitions and leverage your experience.

Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

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