Iowa Board of Nursing

Iowa nurses and healthcare professionals are encouraged to use the resources provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to access the most up-to-date information about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).  The current proclamation ends December 12, 2021. 

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Up-to-date announcements from the Board of Nursing.

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Licensing applications for all license types (RNs, LPNs and ARNPs), Renewals, Address Changes, Employment Updates, Discipline Documents (Wallet cards are no longer issued.)

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FAQs are listed by topic area.

• ARNP New License and Renewal 
• Criminal History 
• Enforcement 
• Licensure

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The Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (INAP) is offered by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON).  INAP is a resource for individual nurses who are impaired due to substance use or by any mental or physical condition.   

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Iowa Laws and Administrative rules for Nursing (Chapter 655).

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