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Welcome

Greetings,

What a great year to be an Iowa Nurse! As I reflect on academic year 2021-2022, I am pleased to share a few of the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students. The vibrancy in the college is at an all-time high and students are excited to be learning in the classroom and in clinical environments throughout Iowa.

In this issue of the Annual Magazine, you will learn about the partnerships between the UI College of Nursing and community colleges in Iowa with RN-BSN 3+1 program articulation agreements and the impacts they have on the state, student summer internships at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and our outstanding faculty and staff.

As we look to the future and face the nursing shortage, we continue to seek ways to address this challenge. In spring 2023, we will enroll our first cohort of students into the Master of Science in Nursing - Entry into Practice program. This full-time, accelerated program is designed for individuals with a non-nursing degree wanting to become practicing nurses. Our five-semester program will launch high-achieving professionals into a career in nursing.

It is because of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends that the College of Nursing continues to achieve excellent rankings among our academic programs, graduate industry-prepared nurse leaders, and offer an innovative and impactful education from acclaimed faculty. Thank you.

Go Hawks!

Julie Zerwic, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Kelting Dean and Professor

The University of Iowa continues to climb in the U.S. News & World Report Best BSN and Graduate School rankings. According to the 2023 report, 66 UI colleges and programs were recognized among the best in their field. Four of these programs, all in the College of Nursing, received a top-10 ranking. The BSN program moved up one spot to number nine in the country!