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An earned
bachelor’s degree in
nursing from an
institution of
higher learning
accredited by either
the AACN or NLNAC
with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher
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Evidence of
licensure as an RN
in Iowa or a state
participating in the
licensure compact
prior to enrollment
in the first nursing
specialty course.
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Current BCLS
certification
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Evidence of a
minimum of 2000
hours of nursing
practice as a
registered nurse
within the two years
prior to enrollment
in the first nursing
specialty course.
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Two letters of
reference/recommendation
from individuals
within the
profession.
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Demonstrate
logical thinking and
writing skills in
the preparation of a
two-to-three page
personal/professional
development
statement. This
document must detail
personal and
professional values,
a nursing
philosophy, goals
for the next five
years with an
explanation of why a
nurse educator
certificate is
necessary or helpful
in fulfilling those
goals.
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Application
fee
