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Mission

The mission of the board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the licensure of nurses, the practice of nurses, nursing education and continuing education.

About Us

Learn more about The Board, Our staff, and Meetings & Agenda.  Find out what we do and how we do it.

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IBON Online Services

Online services include license inquiries, renewals, address and education updates and ordering rosters.

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Iowa Nurse Assistance Program

INAP is a resource for individual nurses who are impaired as a result of substance use, or by any mental or physical condition. 

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Nursing Workforce

The Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce is a subscriber/member of The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.

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What's New

Review this section for up-to-date announcements from the Board of Nursing.  Click on the blue article title for full information. 

Exciting News

On Friday, July 21st North Carolina became the 26th state to adopt the enhanced NLC (eNLC). Please read the News Release from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and information on the implementation date. More information and eNLC resources will be available in the near future. 

Dangerous Counterfeit Pain Pills Found in Iowa

See the important press release issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health on July 17, 2017, by clicking on the following link: IDPH Press Release71717

Nursing Newsletter - Updated Continuing Education (CE) Listings

Volume 36, No. 3 of the Nursing Newsletter has been updated to reflect the CE offerings hosted by Mercy Hospital in Iowa City from August to October 2017. Check out pages 15 - 17 of the newsletter for the additions! Additionally, newsletter listings for Words Matter, LLC, an online provider, were updated and can be found on page 19. The updated newsletter can be found by following this link: http://nursingald.com/publications/1532. 

High Volume of Exam Applications

June 6, 2017 - The Iowa Board of Nursing is experiencing a high volume of applications for exam. Staff is working diligently to process these in a timely manner. Please know that we understand the importance of being approved for testing. Applicants may check the IBON Online Services to track the status of their application.

Thank you for your patience. 

The "Enhanced" Nurse Licensure Compact is Passed

On Friday, April 21, 2017, Governor Terry Branstad signed SF419 into law. This bill is the “enhanced” language for the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Iowa has successfully been part of the current Nurse Licensure Compact for 16 years and now we will be part of the new and improved Nurse Licensure Compact.

Fees & Rosters

Licensing fees for Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners.

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Reports

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NCSBN/Other State Boards

Information about NCSBN, Nursys, QuickConfirm licensure verification and other boards of nursing.

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Iowa Law & Administrative Rules

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

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