Nursing Links:

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses are accountable for the practice of nursing in accord with current Iowa laws and administrative rules. To meet this requirement, licensees may access information online at the following sites:

Iowa Board of Nursing
General information pertaining to Iowa Board of Nursing, directions to the board office, board meetings and minutes, nursing practice, licensure, continuing education, nursing education, enforcement, accessing Iowa law and administrative rules by chapter and topical area, frequently asked questions and direct staff contacts via e-mail.

Iowa Legislature
Current text of Iowa law and 655 Iowa Administrative Code Nursing Board; directions for accessing and printing the code and administrative rules pertaining to nursing practice may be found on the Iowa Board of Nursing Web Page.

National Council of State Boards of Nursing
General information pertaining to National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. issues, online publications, news releases, NCLEX testing, NCLEX item writer/reviewer application, bulletins, and staff contacts via e-mail.

About Boards of Nursing
List of all board of nursing addresses, fax and telephone numbers, including some automated telephone information systems; direct links to state board web sites.

Questions and requests for additional information may be directed to:

Iowa Board of Nursing
Riverpoint Business Park
400 S.W. 8th St. Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4685

Telephone: 515-281-3255
Fax: 515-281-4825
e-mail: ibon@iowa.gov