LPN Programs in Iowa
According to the Iowa Board of Nursing, to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Iowa you will need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, successfully complete an LPN program approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing (certificate or associate’s) and pass the NCLEX-PN national licensure examination. Below you will find LPN programs approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and their contact information.
LPNs in Iowa practice under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse or a licensed physician. LPNs in Iowa are approved to practice in various health care settings including long-term care facilities, dialysis units, alzheimer’s units, hospitals, clinics, physician offices, emergency rooms, medical or surgical units, post-operative recovery units, labor and delivery units, mental health units, correctional facilities. Opportunities for LPNs to advance their career after graduation from an LPN program include completing a board of nursing approved supervisory course or an IV therapy course. These certifications lead to greater responsibilities and most often greater compensation. LPNs often pursue their registered nursing degree by completing an LPN to BSN program.
According to the Iowa Workforce Information Network – Wages & Income data, licensed practical nurses in Iowa make a median annual salary of $34,300 or a median of $16.47 hourly. According to the Iowa Workforce Development data, the job growth for LPNs is projected to increase 14% through 2016. You may also be interested in learning about a medical assistant career and the Medical Assistant programs in Iowa. Medical Assisting, considered a related profession, is one of the fastest growing career areas in Iowa as well as throughout the United States. Educational programs can be completed in as little as 9 months. Follow the link above to learn more.
The Iowa Board of Nursing approved programs listed below will help prepare you for the NCLEX exam and provide you with the necessary nursing skills required to perform as an LPN in Iowa. Completion of an LPN program does not guarantee a job or passing of the NCLEX-PN exam.
| Des Moines Area Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban PH: 515-964-6324 | Eastern Iowa Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Scott Community College-Bettendorf, Muscatine Community College, Clinton Community College PH: 563-441-4001 | Hawkeye Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Waterloo PH: 319-296-2320 | Iowa Central Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, Webster City/Goldfield PH: 800-362-2793 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Emmetsburg, Algona, Spencer, Spirit Lake PH: 800-242-5108 | Iowa Valley Community College District Campuses Offering LPN: Ellsworth Community College, Marshalltown Community College PH: 641-752-7106, ext 5726 | Iowa Western Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Council Bluffs, Clarinda, Shelby County Center PH: 800-432-5852, ext 3392 | Kaplan University Campuses Offering LPN: Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City |
| Kirkwood Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Cedar Rapids PH: 319-398-4989 | Northeast Iowa Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Peosta, Calmar PH: 800-728-7367, ext 204 | North Iowa Area Community College Campus Offering LPN: Mason City PH: 641-423-1264 | Northwest Iowa Community College Campus Offering LPN: Sheldon PH: 712-324-5061, ext 216 |
| Southeastern Community College Campuses Offering LPN: West Burlington, Keokuk PH: 866-722-4692 | Southwestern Community College Campuses Offering LPN: Creston, Red Oak PH: 641-782-7081 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Campuses Offering LPN:Sioux City, Denison PH: 800-352-4649 |
(Source: Iowa Board of Nursing)