The Master of Science in Nursing is the next step to advance your nursing career! Choose from two tracks: Nursing Education or Population Health.
Every cyclone is unique, so is your path to nursing.
Find the Right Program For You
The RN-to-BSN program is your next step! With your RN license in hand, you can complete the nursing curriculum in two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time.
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is designed for you! With this program, you can complete your BSN and be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam in 15 months.
We are happy to welcome transfer students!
If you will be completing your Associate Degree of Nursing and then plan to transfer, the RN-to-BSN program is your next step!
If you will transfer and have a completed bachelor's or graduate degree in a non-nursing area, then the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for you.
If you will not have a previous degree or RN licensure at the time of transfer, then we encourage you to explore the many majors at ISU that include the pre-requisites for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The nursing academic advisor can assist you with connecting to a major that may be a good fit for your interests and previous credit.
You can choose from two pathways to nursing at Iowa State University.
- To attend Iowa State University as a first year student, you can select from several majors with an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preparatory plan of study. Then, apply to ISU's Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to complete an additional degree, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and preparation to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam in 15 months. With two bachelor's degrees and RN licensure, you'll be prepared for a wide variety of career opportunities. Financial aid eligibility can change for a second bachelor's degree. Students are advised to reach out to the Office of Student Financial Aid to verify aid options and planning for their specific situation.
- To transfer to Iowa State University, complete an Associate Degree of Nursing program and obtain your RN licensure in Iowa or a compact state. Then transfer to Iowa State University to complete the RN-to-BSN program in two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time. Iowa State has articulation agreements with several community college nursing programs leading to a smooth transfer. While attending a community college, you can take advantage of the Admissions Partnership Program to receive some of the benefits of being a Cyclone.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preparatory Pathways
If you do not yet have a previous bachelor's or graduate degree, you can prepare at Iowa State University to apply for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Select from any major and incorporate the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing pre-requisites.
Not sure where to start? Consider these majors with three and four year graduation plans. Graduating with one of these degrees provides a strong foundation to apply to Accelerated Bachelor Science in Nursing programs but is not a guarantee of admission.
Financial aid eligibility can change for a second bachelor's degree. Students are advised to reach out to the Office of Student Financial Aid to verify aid options and planning for their specific situation.
Explore A-BSN Preparatory Pathways
Several Iowa State undergraduate majors have academic plans that incorporate prerequisites. Following the plans is not a guarantee of admission into an A-BSN program.