Overview
Iowa came to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Today, Iowa has a strong manufacturing sector and is the nation’s leading agricultural producer. Nurses in Iowa will mostly work in small to mid-sized towns and cities. Though jobs are plentiful, wages are lower than average.
Nursing Education in Iowa
Iowa nursing students can choose from over 30 schools with limited opportunities for graduate study. The state offers several scholarships to nursing students. There are several other scholarship opportunities offered through other organizations as well..
Outlook for Nursing in Iowa
Iowa's shortage of nursing faculty and lower-than-average wages has contributed to a severe nursing shortage. While opportunities for RNs are higher than average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 edition, an RN in Iowa can expect to earn a mean hourly wage of a little under $25.00, one of the lowest in the nation.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Iowa include University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines (Central Campus), Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, and Saint Luke’s Hospital.
Nursing Degree Programs in Iowa
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in IA
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in IA
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in IA
Entry level nursing programs:
