Nursing & Professional Midwifery
Nursing and Midwifery Licensure in Iowa
DIAL oversees licensing and regulation for nurses and certified professional midwives. This includes exams, renewals, ARNP approval, education, and compliance.
Nursing & Midwife Licensure
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Nursing License by Examination
This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa nursing license by examination.
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Nursing License by Endorsement
This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa license by endorsement.
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ARNP License
This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa advanced registered nurse practitioner license.
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Military Licensure Information
This section outlines how to apply for licensure with verified military education, training or service.
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Application for Certified Professional Midwives
Application for license as a certified professional midwife in Iowa.
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Fees and Fee Waivers
This page contains the costs associated with licensure and renewal, as well as fee waiver information.
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Criminal Conviction Eligibility
This page includes information on potentially disqualifying convictions and how to petition for eligibility.
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Nursing License Renewals
This page includes instructions on how to renew a license, what to do when retiring from nursing, and late renewal info.
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Inactivation/Reactivation of Licensure
This page explains how to inactivate an Iowa nursing license, as well as how to reactivate an Iowa nursing license.
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Verification of License Status
This page outlines how to verify the status of an Iowa license with instructions for licensees and the public.
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Name and Address Changes
This page provides instructions for changing a name and/or address in the nursing online portal.
Nursing Education Pages
Follow the links below for more information.
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Out-of-State Nursing Program Criteria
The following is information regarding criteria for out of state nursing programs.
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Nursing Program Statistics
The following link provides nursing program statistics.
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Iowa Nursing Education Programs
The following link provides nursing education program approved by the board.
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NCSBN Licensure Requirements by State
Information from NCSBN regarding state licensure requirements and regulations.
Continuing Education Information for Nurses
Follow the links below for more information.
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ARNP Continuing Education Requirements
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Audits of Continuing Education
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Continuing Education Basic Requirements
This page includes appropriate subject matter, suggested CE providers, and credits that don't count for CE requirements.
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Exemptions and Special Approvals
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Mandatory Reporter Course
This page outlines who needs to take Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult courses and where to find them.
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Providers of Continuing Education
This page includes both the list of approved providers and the application process to become an approved provider.
Nursing Practice Pages
Follow the links below for more information. For specific practice questions, email us at nursingpractice@iowa.gov.
Board of Nursing Overview
The Iowa Board of Nursing operates under Iowa law to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The Board’s responsibilities include disciplinary actions and issuing orders related to the practice of nursing and certified professional midwifery. Board members are appointed to represent nursing education, nursing practice, and the public.