Program Overview
Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
Practical Nursing program courses begin with basic skills such as head to toe assessments and medication administration. Throughout the program you’ll build your nursing foundation by covering health promotions throughout the lifespan and medical-surgical courses. Hands-on, real-life clinicals and simulated clinicals begin in term one.
Upon completion of the Practical Nursing (LPN) coursework, you will be eligible to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure exam, PN-NCLEX, and begin working as an LPN.
Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Program
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program courses take your Practical Nursing knowledge to the next level. Advanced assessments, skills, and pharmacology help transition to the next scope of practice. You’ll continue to build your knowledge through hands on clinicals, labs, and courses covering medical, surgical, community, mental health, geriatric, pediatric, and maternal child populations. At the end of the program students learn about holistic care for both the patient and nurse and complete capstone.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) coursework, you will be eligible to take the Registered Nurse (RN) licensure exam, RN-NCLEX.
Hands-On Learning Experiences
Licensure and Certification
Graduates are eligible to take both the LPN and ADN NCLEX exam for nursing.
This program prepares the student for licensure in Iowa. See our State Licensure Google Sheet to identify the states in which Hawkeye's Nursing program requirements fulfill the state guidelines for professional licensure and certification. For additional information see:
Licensure and Certification Disclosure
First-Time Licensed Practical Nurse Pass Rates *
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Hawkeye PN-NCLEX Passing Percentage |
98.08% |
92.86% |
96.43% |
National Passing Percentage |
|
92.18% |
91.54% |
* First-time pass rates within six months of completing the Practical Nursing coursework at Hawkeye.
First-Time Registered Nurse Pass Rates *
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Hawkeye RN-NCLEX Passing Percentage |
71.62% |
80.49% |
95.12% |
National Passing Percentage |
|
82.42% |
82.27% |
* First-time pass rates within six months of completing the Associate Degree Nursing coursework at Hawkeye.