Associate Degree Nursing
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Upon completion of the practical nurse course sequence at Iowa Western, students are eligible for progression to the Associate or RN portion of the program. Earning the Associate of Applied Science Degree allows students to sit for the NCLEX-RN test, and practice as a Registered Nurse.
Building on the curriculum of the PN program, the AD student grows from the individual focus to family, community and population groups. From working with a child with an acute or chronic disease to teaching the elderly patient self-care as they go home from the hospital, the RN student is involved in the hospital and community. Communicating with people and teaching continue to be a large part of the students job as nursing moves into the community. From taking the patient history on admission to the hospital to helping a mom through labor, AD students are involved in many aspects of nursing. The Iowa Western program prepares students for a variety of nursing roles.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the college is granted to all individuals who are high school graduates or the equivalent; however, some programs may require additional information for acceptance. We encourage you to review our Getting Started Checklist for specific requirements for admission.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Background Checks: To comply with clinical site contracts, all students must submit to criminal record checks, child and adult abuse checks as well as show proof they are not included in the Medicare/Medicaid exclusion list.
OTHER RESOURCES
Iowa Core Performance Standards
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Enrollment Services
Iowa Western Community College
Box 4-C, 2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
712-325-3277 or 1-800-432-5852