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As of July 1, 2023, licensing and other health and occupational licenses will become part of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) as a new organizational structure for state government goes into effect. Government departments and agencies that provide related services or have similar business functions are aligning to better serve Iowans.

Iowa Board of Nursing

Iowa Law and Administrative Rules

Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Iowa Department of Revenue will be reviewing its existing Administrative Rules in accordance with the schedule below. More information about Executive Order 10 is available on the Department of Management’s website. 

Executive Order 10--Rulemaking Information 

To access the administrative rules for the Iowa Board of Nursing, chapter 655, use the link below.

There are three viewing options from which to choose:

  1. Rules - Choose the specific section of the rule you wish to view. (After choosing the section you will need to choose one of the following to actually view the rule)
  2. PDF - View the entire chapter.
  3. RTF - View the entire chapter in Word Format. (Allows you to copy and paste portions or all of the rule)

If you are unable to locate the information you are seeking, contact the board staff at Iowa Board of Nursing or 515.201.2509. 

Iowa Law aka Iowa Code

655 Iowa Administrative Code Nursing Board

For more information, please see the Rulemaking Overview.