We are here to assist you in accomplishing your goals! We provide support to students in the Nursing program at Iowa State by utilizing a Collaborative Advising Model. Each student in the RN-to-BSN program is assigned both a faculty advisor and a professional advisor.
Current Students
Advising Model
Campus Resources
All nursing Canvas courses have a Module 0. In this module, you will find a list of the most utilized campus resources for nursing students.
Student Counseling Services (SCS) provides clinical and campus-based services to help students achieve their educational and personal goals. SCS supports the holistic well-being of every Iowa State student and promotes a healthy and inclusive community through clinical services, outreach, consultation, crisis intervention and collaboration with campus partners.
TAO Self-Help
What is TAO?
TAO is an online platform of tools and educational modules to help you learn about and change how you think and feel. TAO covers over 150 brief, effective educational sessions covering over 50 common topics and skills related to mental health, wellness, and substance use issues. TAO Includes interactive sessions, mindfulness mental health, wellness, and substance use issues aimed at helping you achieve your goals.
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Academic & Registration Support
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Nursing Program Orientation | August 20, 2024 |
| Fall Semester | August 26, 2024 thru December 20, 2024 |
| Winter Session | December 23, 2024 thru January 17, 2025 |
| Spring Semester | January 21, 2025 thru May 16, 2025 |
| Practicum Immersion Dates | March 27 & March 28, 2025 | April 24 & April 25, 2025 |
| Nurse Pinning Ceremony | May 14, 2025 |
- Humanities List
- International Perspectives List
- How to request a transfer course substitute for the International Perspectives requirement or waiver for personal experience
- How to Register for Courses
- This information is for Current Students. Incoming students will register for their first semester courses during the Orientation registration meeting with their advisor.
- How to find your registration appointment
- Step-by-step instructions – how to register for classes
Graduation Resources
In order to receive your degree, you must apply for graduation regardless if you will attend a graduation ceremony or not.
Applying for graduation is not an application to participate in a ceremony.
RN-to-BSN students have the option to attend University Commencement, College Convocation, and a Nurse Pinning Ceremony. Graduates may choose to participate in one, two, three, or none of these events!
Students who graduate during the summer session may choose to walk in the Spring commencement, convocation ceremony, and pinning ceremony if desired.
- University Commencement
- College Convocation (select your college)
- Nurse Pinning Ceremony
- Academic Attire for Graduation
Requirements to graduate with distinction can be found HERE
As long as you meet the requirements, you can stop by the Graduation office (214 Enrollment Services Center) and they can distribute the cords to you!