BOMKirkwood Community College nursing
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 98.15% / 94.7% · CNEA accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 98.15%RN, associate degree NCLEX 94.7%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing LPN | 98.15% (2025, 108 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree ADN | 94.7% (2025, 151 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 of 1 to 2 years | 147 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 144 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| CNEA | Associate Degree in Nursing Initial Accreditation Granted From: September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2027 | Spring 2027 |
From Kirkwood Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Kirkwood Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation through 2027.”
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State board approval
“The Nursing program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing .”
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Clinical placements
“Students with a history of a back condition or students who are pregnant are required to have a doctor’s release stating "No Lifting Restrictions" to enter the clinical rotation.”
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