Iowa FNP Programs

We found 8 Family Nurse Practitioner Programs in Iowa. Iowa requires that licensed nurses complete an undergraduate nursing program that is officially approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Additionally, nursing students must attend programs accredited by a national body such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The CCNE has approved six Master's Nursing programs in Iowa and ACEN has approved zero.

School Level Program Admissions
Georgetown University Master Online Master's in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP.
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Utica University Master Online MS - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Prepare for Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
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Simmons University Master Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program
Scholarships are available for the online Family Nurse Practitioner program at Simmons University.
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Online MSN Programs in Iowa

The following state-approved schools offer fully or partially online Master of Science in Nursing programs in Iowa.

Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff offers three tracks within their MSN program in the field of Nurse Practitioner: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The program is designed to be completed in three years. Students are required to attend a summer health assessment course, which includes six mandatory on-site health assessment lab days on campus. The school supports students in finding a clinical preceptor in the student's geographic location to fulfill the required total of 540 clinical hours.

Morningside College

Three concentrations are offered within the MSN degree at Morningside College: Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. This program requires 500 clinical hours along and one on-site residency. Both full-time and part-time options are available.

The University of Iowa

Students can pursue a specialized MSN-CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader) degree at the University of Iowa. The program is conducted online, with the exception of required attendance on campus for one Advanced Clinical Practice course and a pre-degree orientation and post-degree review visit. The program consists of six semesters and one winter session.

School Level Program Admissions
St. John Fisher University Master Master of Science in Nursing
4 program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP. Part-time and accelerated tracks available. The Wegmans School of Nursing is ranked among the top 100 nursing schools nationally, and is No. 6 in New York state.
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George Mason University Master Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
CCNE Accredited. Prepare to sit for exams from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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Campbellsville University Master Online MSN with FNP Track
Discover how to contribute to excellence in healthcare and provide quality, evidence-based and holistic primary care to diverse communities throughout the lifespan.
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Sacred Heart University Master Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
GRE/GMAT Not Required.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
CCNE-accredited program, 100% AANPCB exam pass rates for primary care graduates over the past five years.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graduate prepared to sit for ANCC's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing board certification.
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Seton Hall University Master Online MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
CCNE-accredited program, Primary and Acute tracks.
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FNP Programs in Iowa

View all programs in Iowa below.
School Program Accreditation Location
Allen College MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) CCNE Waterloo
Allen College MSN - Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) CCNE Waterloo
Allen College MSN - Adult - Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner CCNE Waterloo
Allen College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE Waterloo
Allen College MSN - Master's Completion Program for Nurse Practitioners CCNE Waterloo
Allen College MSN - Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP) CCNE Waterloo
Briar Cliff University MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner CCNE Sioux City
Clarke University Master of Science in Nursing MSN-FNP NA Dubuque
Graceland University MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner CCNE Lamoni

Nursing Licensure in Iowa

After attending an undergraduate nursing program recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing, applicants must earn a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and then apply with the Iowa State Board of Nursing for licensure to practice in Iowa.

Iowa requires that nurses renew their licenses every three years, by the 15th day of their birth month. Iowa stipulates a continuing education requirement of 36 clinical contact hours to be completed within the most recent three-year licensed period.

Salary Information for MSN graduates and Nurse Practitioners in Iowa

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2018 the annual mean salary for nurse practitioners in Iowa was $106,290 (on par with the national estimate, which is $110,030).

Iowa registered nurses earned an annual mean salary of $59,130 (the national average was estimated to be $75,510) and nursing anesthetists in Iowa earned $209,130 (significantly higher than the estimated national average of $174,790). Nursing instructors in this state earned an annual mean salary of $80,490, approximately commensurate with the national average of $81,350.