BOMHawkeye Community College nursing
Waterloo, Iowa · Public. RN diploma, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 76.92% / 59.15%.
RN diplomaAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 76.92%RN, associate degree NCLEX 59.15%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing LPN | 76.92% (2025, 65 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree ADN | 59.15% (2025, 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 70 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 52 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From Hawkeye Community College’s nursing pages
State board approval
“This program is fully approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.”
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Simulation
“This includes working through real-world scenarios in the state-of-the-art simulation center, or working alongside pros during clinical rotations.”
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Clinical placements
“This includes working through real-world scenarios in the state-of-the-art simulation center, or working alongside pros during clinical rotations.”
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Admission
“Lab Hours : 144 (Includes prerequisite courses)”
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