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Nursing Anesthesia, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Pediatric Primary Care, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Nursing Administration, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Adult/Gerontology Acute Care, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Family Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Psychiatric/Mental Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Tracie Harrison, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research
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Molly Smith (24BSN)

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

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Preceptors throughout Iowa
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The good fight

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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The ultimate giving throwdown

Thursday, May 21, 2026

EVENTS

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Fall 2026 BSN White Coat Ceremony

Friday, August 21, 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm
The Englert

College of Nursing White Coat Ceremony will take place on Friday, Aug. 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Doors open for guests at 4 p.m.

Ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m.

This event is free, but ticketed. Each student was allotted 6 tickets to pass out to friends and family. The student participating in the ceremony will pick up their tickets at nursing student orientation.

Street parking around the theatre is limited, but there is a parking garage near by.

College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 19, 2026 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 15, 2027 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

College of Nursing Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 18, 2027 9:00am
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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