Out-of-State Nursing Program Criteria

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Out-of-State Nursing Program Information

The Iowa Board of Nursing does not approve out of state nursing programs. If you are an out of state program, you will need the following:

 

  • Follow all applicable Iowa laws and regulations.
  • Contact the Bureau of Iowa College Aid to get approval to operate in Iowa.
  • Follow your state's regulations for nursing programs, as well as any state you operate in.
  • Submit data, information, or materials to the Iowa Board of Nursing, if requested.
  • Ensure instruction is consistent with the curriculum plan and program outcomes.
  • Ensure nursing faculty and preceptors in Iowa have an active Iowa license or an active multistate license.

Clinical contracts must include:

  • Identification of responsibilities of both parties.
  • Faculty control, selection, and guidance of student learning experiences.
  • Provisions for annual review.
  • Provisions for termination of the contract.
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Clinical and Preceptorship Information

  • Any post-licensure student attending clinical in Iowa must have an active Iowa license or an active multistate license. Post-licensure nursing students must practice according to Iowa Code.
  • The nursing program and clinical facility will approve preceptors.
    • Preceptorship experiences must support program outcomes.
  • Student learning and evaluation is the responsibility of the nursing program.
  • The nursing program must inform all parties of their responsibilities.
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Student Information

Students must attend a program that meets the licensure requirements. Post-licensure students attending clinical in Iowa must have an active Iowa license or an active multistate license. Post-licensure nursing students must practice according to Iowa Code. 


The nursing program will approve preceptors for you.

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Post-Licensure Programs

Not all state boards of nursing approve or regulate post-licensure nursing programs. It is important to know which agency regulates or accredits the program. Verify the following information:

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