Iowa Administrative Code - 02/18/2026

Inspections and Appeals Department [481] | Agency Listing
Chapter 616 NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Chapter Listing (Official Version - PDF format)
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481.616.1 Definitions.
481.616.2 Programs eligible for board approval.
481.616.3 Application for interim approval of a nursing program.
481.616.4 Approval and reapproval of in-state nursing programs.
481.616.5 Conditional approval.
481.616.6 Denial or withdrawal of approval.
481.616.7 Closure of an approved program.
481.616.8 Organization and administration of the program.
481.616.9 Resources of the controlling institution.
481.616.10 Curriculum.
481.616.11 Faculty.
481.616.12 Program responsibilities.
481.616.13 Student criminal history checks.
481.616.14 Clinical facilities.
481.616.15 Undergraduate and non-ARNP graduate program preceptorship.
481.616.16 ARNP program preceptorship.
481.616.17 Results of graduates who take the licensure examination for the first time.
481.616.18 Reports to the board.