As an Iowa nurse, you will learn to lead with innovation, lead for change, and lead with care

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Simulation in Motion-Iowa

Delivering immersive, on-site simulation training to all 99 counties.

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Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence

Working towards a world where every older adult receives the care they want, when they want. 

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Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program

Enhancing the new graduate nurse’s transition to practice and laying the foundation for a successful career. 

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NCLEX Pass Rate
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Graduates who find a job or continue their education within six months

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Preceptors throughout Iowa
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Graduate programs Ranked among the nation’s top 10

NEWS

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Where art meets science

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Bringing Dutch ideas home

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2025-26 Notable Preceptor Awards

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EVENTS

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College of Nursing Homecoming Tailgate

Friday, October 30, 2026 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Nursing Building

Join us at the family friendly College of Nursing Homecoming Tailgate. This event is free, and open to all nursing alumni, students, families, staff, faculty, and friends.

Free Event, no tickets required.

College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 19, 2026 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
This event is not ticketed

College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 15, 2027 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 18, 2027 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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