BOMDes Moines Area Community College nursing
Ankeny, Iowa · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 90.91% / 91.1% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 90.91%RN, associate degree NCLEX 91.1%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing LPN | 90.91% (2025, 11 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree ADN | 91.1% (2025, 191 first-time takers) Board source |
The Iowa board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 932 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 688 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 181 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2033 |
From Des Moines Area Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Iowa; Newton, Iowa; and Des Moines, Iowa is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.”
dmacc.edu
State board approval
“View nursing education Programs approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing”
dmacc.edu
Admission
“ATI TEAS Scoring Requirements & Test Review Options for Entry to the Nursing Program”
dmacc.edu