Accelerated BSN Programs in Iowa

There are not many accelerated BSN degrees offered at Iowa colleges (only one by our count, but let us know if you come across any that we are not aware of and we can add it to our directory). You might consider an online program (featured below).

Allen College
1990 Heath Street, Waterloo, IA 50703. Tel: 319-226-2000.
Allen College is a health science college located in Waterloo, Iowa.  It was established in 1925 as Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and was a part of Allen Memorial Hospital.  The institution has since changed its name to Allen College and is now part of Allen Health Systems, an affiliate of the Iowa Health System.

Allen College offers a nursing program that emphasizes training students to work in a culturally diverse environment and that encourages community service.   The Accelerated Option allows students to complete the classroom work and clinicals necessary to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 15 months.  To qualify for this accelerated 2nd degree BSN program, the applicant must have already completed at least 64 hours of classwork at an accredited college or university or have earned a bachelors degree in a field other than nursing.  In addition, the applicant must have completed the prerequisite classes prior to admission. Applications for admissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.