ARNP Programs in Iowa

According to the Iowa Board of Nursing, to become an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in Iowa you will need to have a current registered nursing license in Iowa or from one of the compact states and graduate from a master's education program in a specialty nursing practice area with the appropriate practitioner skill preparation and national certification in your area of specialization.

The master's level nurse practitioner and related advanced practice nursing programs below will help prepare you to meet these requirements. You will find contact information and accreditation information for the NP programs offered in Iowa. Online nurse practitioner programs are offered in Iowa with no residency restrictions by some very well respected nursing schools from around the country. Faculty assists students with selecting clinical sites to complete practicums, often in the student's local geography. Online programs allow for more flexibility while completing an NP program with identical content to campus based programs. Most campus based programs are actually offering a number of the courses online as a convenience to their students. Online nurse practitioner programs carry the same accreditation as campus based schools and must abide by the same curriculum requirements to maintain that accreditation.

According to the Advance for Nurse Practitioners 2007 Salary Survey, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in Iowa made an average annual salary of $75,774. The job outlook is promising for advanced practice nursing in Iowa and opportunities for second jobs as part-time educators is gaining popularity. Some part-time educators can earn an additional $20,000 to $40,000 a year. The opportunities are great for advanced practice nurses in Iowa. You might also enjoy reading about the other MSN programs offered in Iowa.

Nurse Practitioner Programs in Iowa - No Residency Requirements

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services - Online and Campus Programs

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Request free information from University of Phoenix below to find out more.

Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing - Distance Education

The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of College and Schools. They offer online MSN Programs with post masters certificates in the following areas: Certified Nurse Midwifery (accredited by ACME), Family Nurse Practitioner, and/or Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (both accredited by the NLNAC). FSMFN also offers an online DNP program accredited by the AACN.

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Graceland University

All nursing programs at Graceland University are CCNE accredited. Graceland University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Practicums are completed in the student's community.

Online Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nurse Educator, Post-Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education

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Liberty University - Department of Nursing

Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!

Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online

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South University - School of Health Professions

The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for a career in nursing education or as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner. South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programs Offered: Online MSN - (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to MSN (Tracks: Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator), RN to BSN

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University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing

The University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

Programs Offered Online: MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Midwifery, MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Educator)

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Saint Xavier University - School of Nursing

The Saint Xavier University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader program is CCNE accredited. Graduates are eligible to sit for the AACN national CNL certification exam.

Programs Offered: Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader

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Schools Based in Iowa Offering Nurse Practitioner Programs

Allen College

The nursing programs are CCNE and NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: Accelerated - BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, Master of Science in Nursing (tracks: FNP, Acute Care NP, ANP/GNP, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health NP) Post-Master's Certificates

Allen College, 1990 Heath Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703, PH: 319-226-2000

Briar Cliff University

The nursing programs are NLNAC accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN (Tracks: Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner)

Briar Cliff University, 3303 Rebecca St, Sioux City, IA 51104, PH: 800-662-3363, ext 1662

Clarke College

Programs Offered: MSN (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Administrator of Nursing Systems)

Clarke College, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001, PH: 563-588-6361

University of Iowa - College of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Leader, APN - Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner or CNS, Nurse Anesthetist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, MSN - Nursing Systems Administration, Community Health Nursing, Genetics Nursing, Nursing Informatics, Nurse Educator, Nurse Educator, including Gerontological Nurse Educator, Occupational Health Nursing, School Health Nursing, MSN - Dual Degree - MSN/MPH, MSN/MBA)

College of Nursing - University of Iowa, 101 Nursing Building, 50 Newton Road, Iowa City, IA 52242-1121, PH: 319-335-7018