Nursing Major
A new pathway for nursing professionals
The University of Northern Iowa is excited to offer a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, with our first cohort starting in Fall 2024. This innovative program will prepare nurses who are clinically focused and practice-ready. Students will become proficient in situational awareness and develop clinical judgment, allowing them to excel in the full spectrum of healthcare and non-healthcare settings.
Focus on Patients
540-hours of hands-on patient care in clinical settings such as acute care, long-term care, hospice care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, community and public health, and more.
Care Competency
75-hours in nursing labs to develop care competencies such as administering medications and assessing patientsʼ conditions through simulations and standardized patient examinations.
In-Field Experience
180-hour residency in an acute care or intensive care unit setting.
Interested in Nursing?
Contact us directly at:
Department of Nursing & Public Health
Phone: 319-273-2828
Nursing Admissions
Phone: 319-273-2281
Email: admissions@uni.edu
Nursing Facilities
Space within the University of Northern Iowa’s Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) is currently under renovation to prepare for a brand new home for the UNI nursing program!
This new space will allow practice-based nursing education within an environment that models clinical settings. Hybrid labs will facilitate active learning simulations and hands-on experiences with patients.
*pictured here: conceptual rendering, UNI Nursing Skills & Assessment Lab
Leading UNI's BSN Degree in Nursing
"Nursing education is truly my passion, and that’s why I am so excited to develop this much-needed program at UNI."
Nancy Kertz
Executive Director of Nursing
Head, Department of Nursing & Public Health