Accel BSN programs around Des Moines

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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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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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What traditional schools are in Des Moines then? Thanks.

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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!

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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!

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Specializes in Home Health Care.

Here's another traditional 4yr : Mercy College of Health Sciences

928 6th Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309-1239

515/643-6615

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Specializes in LTC, home health, private care.

I think Grand View has an accelerated program.

http://www.gvc.edu/aspx/audience/audience.aspx?pageid=158

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Specializes in LTC, home health, private care.

And I'm pretty sure U of I's distance program is accelerated...

http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/academic_programs/undergrad/rn-bsn/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.

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The University of Iowa has a program for those with non nursing degrees to do a direct entry MSN.

http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/academic_programs/graduate/mnhp/index.htm

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Specializes in Geriatrics, MS, Ortho.

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.

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Specializes in OR; Telemetry; PACU.
I think Grand View has an accelerated program.

http://www.gvc.edu/aspx/audience/audience.aspx?pageid=158

Yes they do and I've been asking around about it. They don't do testing, only journaling. I just worked with someone who is nearly finished then she's going on to PA school at DSM University. Anyway it's one day a week ALLLLLLL day...like 10hrs or more? I'm trying to get some info on the program so I can get started asap.

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my wife and i (both lpn right now) are considering relocating to des moines within the near future. we just received out lvn license (or lpn) in texas, but intend to pursue rn asap, so our questions:

1. what is the job market for rn/lpn like? is it hard to find a job with a new rn license?

2. what opportunities are there for lpn to continue to rn (like an lpn-rn bridge program)?

3. are there waiting lists for entrance to these programs?

4. what is the typical starting salary for rns in des moines?

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