Nursing & Professional Midwifery

This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa nursing license by examination.

This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa license by endorsement. 

This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa advanced registered nurse practitioner license.

This section outlines how to apply for licensure with verified military education, training or service. 

Application for license as a certified professional midwife in Iowa.

This page contains the costs associated with licensure and renewal, as well as fee waiver information. 

This page includes information on potentially disqualifying convictions and how to petition for eligibility.

This page includes instructions on how to renew a license, what to do when retiring from nursing, and late renewal info.

This page explains how to inactivate an Iowa nursing license, as well as how to reactivate an Iowa nursing license. 

This page outlines how to verify the status of an Iowa license with instructions for licensees and the public.

This page provides instructions for changing a name and/or address in the nursing online portal. 

The following is information regarding criteria for out of state nursing programs.

The following link provides nursing program statistics. 

The following link provides nursing education program approved by the board. 

Information from NCSBN regarding state licensure requirements and regulations.

Search for/access public orders, or, apply for/renew a nursing license; an account is not needed.

Rosters can be accessed by the general public and are free of charge. Follow the instructions on the next page.

Access application forms and other information about how to obtain a license.

Verify the status of a license for a certified professional midwife in Iowa.

File a complaint about a nurse or midwife.

This page includes scope of practice, including LPN expanded scope, such as the supervisory course and IV course. 

This page includes the scope of practice for ARNPs, including delegation, fluoroscopy, and prescription monitoring. 

This page includes appropriate subject matter, suggested CE providers, and credits that don't count for CE requirements.

This page outlines who needs to take Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult courses and where to find them.

This page includes both the list of approved providers and the application process to become an approved provider.