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Tracie Harrison, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research
"I have been in positions as faculty utilizing the resources of an associate dean of research, but none of the models were as fully developed as the model here. Two wonderful things about being at this college are the resources and expertise available. It's not like anything I've seen before."

Shelby Cassidy

Shelby Cassidy, Student, MSN: CNL program
"I work at University of Iowa Health Care and wanted to pursue my education with the same standards of care and education as where I work. The graduate program's flexibility is perfect for someone working full-time."

Brandi

Brandi Claypool-Vercande (04BSN, 10MSN) Student, DNP:  Adult/Gerontology Primary Care
"This is my third degree - BSN, MSN, now DNP. There is no better place to be!"

Molly

Molly Smith (24BSN)

"The College of Nursing really is a family. The connections you form with your classmates and your professors are invaluable. I've made friends that will last a life time and mentors who have taught me and helped me grow in ways I cannot even begin to express. The environment truly fostered learning and growth through genuine care for one another. It's something I wouldn't trade for the world."

Strength in Numbers

96.18 %

NCLEX Pass Rate

Two nurses
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96 %

Of graduates find a job or continue their education within six months

>800

Preceptors throughout Iowa

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Graduate Programs Ranked among the top 10 nationally

 

Simulation In Motion - Iowa

SIM-IA is a cutting-edge, mobile education program that brings high-quality clinical training to first responders, health care professionals, and others across the state.

Why Iowa Nursing?

Top-ranked programs
Trailblazers in research
Nationally recognized faculty
Clinical placement preceptors secured for students
Partner with UI HealthCare – five-time designated Magnet Hospital

EVENTS

Culturally Responsive Health Care Conference

Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:00am to 3:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
UI Health Care, the UIHC Department of Nursing, the College of Dentistry, the College of Nursing, and the College of Public Health, and the Center for Disabilities and Development co-sponsor the annual Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa conference. The goal of this multidisciplinary, interprofessional conference is to improve the delivery of culturally sensitive and responsive health care to increasingly diverse patient populations. CME is offered.  
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Hardin Open Workshops - PubMed (In Person and Zoom)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
This hands-on session will help you improve your searching through best practices for basic and advanced searching and show you features for saving or exporting citations. The session will also help you understand medical subject headings (MeSH) and how they improve your search as well as the benefits of a MyNCBI account.PLEASE NOTE:Advance registration is required to participate on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.
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College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 20, 2025 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
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