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  1. Mar 7, '08 by CNAinNeb
    Is there an accelerated or 2nd degree nursing program within 45 minutes of Des, Moines, IA? Any upper division two-year traditional BSN programs? How competitive are the programs, and what GPA do they look for? Thanks a bunch!

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  3. Mar 9, '08 by dmaccnursing_student
    I don't believe there are any accelerated BSN programs near Des Moines, nor even in the state of iowa. Sorry.
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  4. Mar 11, '08 by CNAinNeb
    What traditional schools are in Des Moines then? Thanks.
  5. Mar 12, '08 by dmaccnursing_student
    The only 4 year school in the Des Moines Area is Grandview College. DMACC has quite a few campuses around Des Moines, but they only offer a 2 year degree (I'm going to DMACC). Iowa mainly has just 2 year schools with the exception of Allen, University of Iowa, and Grandview. The other two are on the eastern half of the state. Hope this helps...Let me know if you need anything else!
  6. Mar 12, '08 by dmaccnursing_student
    Oh yeah,

    There is another private school in Des Moines...Mercy College of Health Sciences.

    I sat and thought about other schools and Iowa after I posted that...I know you are thinking Des Moines but I think I saw that you were from Nebraska? I know Briarcliff is a 4 year school, and it is right on the border in Sioux City, Iowa.

    What most people do in Iowa is go to a Community College and earn a two year degree, and do the University of Iowa's 1 year RN-BSN program which is nearly all online (I think you might have to go to classes like 3 times a semester on a Wednesday). Just another thought for you!
    Last edit by dmaccnursing_student on Mar 12, '08
  7. Mar 15, '08 by Tanzanite RN
    Here's another traditional 4yr : Mercy College of Health Sciences
    928 6th Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
    515/643-6615
  8. Mar 20, '08 by Duflinkka
    I think Grand View has an accelerated program.

    http://www.gvc.edu/aspx/audience/aud...spx?pageid=158
  9. Mar 20, '08 by Duflinkka
    And I'm pretty sure U of I's distance program is accelerated...

    http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/academi.../major-req.htm

    If you're in Omaha, UNMC has an accelerated program, too. I know it does... I've looked into it recently.

    If you're set on Iowa I would see if Iowa western in Council Bluffs has a connection to the U of I's distance learning program. And as far as that goes, I know Iowa Wester has an ADN/RN program. So does Metro in Omaha.
    Last edit by Duflinkka on Mar 20, '08 : Reason: added info
  10. Mar 30, '08 by steve0518
    The University of Iowa has a program for those with non nursing degrees to do a direct entry MSN.

    http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/academi...mnhp/index.htm
  11. Oct 26, '08 by Marynochka
    There are several accelerated RN to BSN programs. I applied and been accepted to 2 of them: passed Grandview and went to Upper Iowa University, West Des Moines campus. I take part-time courses (one class in 8 weeks semester); it will take for me 2 years to earn my BSN. Those folks who are enrolled full-time, 2 classes in 8 wk semester, will be done in 1 year.