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Meeting Calendar Iowa Nurse Assistance Program Nursing Board Orders To view a current list of Nursing Board orders, follow the link to the Nursing Complaint Process page and scroll down past our contact information to the Related Files section. Nursing Complaint Process Page New NLC Rule for Nurses Moving to Another Compact State Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more information The mission of the Iowa Board of Nursing is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the licensure of nurses, the practice of nurses, nursing education and continuing education.Meeting Calendar Additional information about board and committee meetings for the Iowa Board of Nursing is available here . Remote Media URL Board of Nursing Services Use our online portal for licensing, renewal, verification, and payment. Licensee Search Verify the status of a license, including public disciplinary orders, if any. A user account is not required. Online Services Access all online services including: Application or renewal of a nursing license. A user account is required. File a Complaint File a complaint about a nurse or midwife. Request a Roster Rosters can be accessed by the general public and are free of charge. Follow the instructions on the page to request. Nursing Licensure Pages Follow the links below for more information Licensure by Examination This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa nursing license by examination. Licensure by Endorsement This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa license by endorsement. ARNP Licensure This page includes step-by-step instructions on how to apply for an Iowa advanced registered nurse practitioner license. Military Licensure Information This section outlines how to apply for licensure with verified military education, training or service. Criminal Conviction Eligibility This page includes information on potentially disqualifying convictions and how to petition for eligibility. Nursing License Renewals This page includes instructions on how to renew a license, what to do when retiring from nursing, and late renewal info. Name and Address Changes This page provides instructions for changing a name and/or address in the nursing online portal. Certified Professional Midwives This page contains information about the newly formed advisory council for Iowa’s Certified Professional Midwives. Fees and Fee Waivers This page contains the costs associated with licensure and renewal, as well as fee waiver information. Inactivation/Reactivation of Licensure This page explains how to inactivate an Iowa nursing license, as well as how to reactivate an Iowa nursing license. Verification of License Status This page outlines how to verify the status of an Iowa license with instructions for licensees and the public. Nursing Education Pages Follow the links below for more information. Out-of-State Nursing Program Criteria The following is information regarding criteria for out of state nursing programs. Nursing Program Statistics The following link provides nursing program statistics. Iowa Nursing Education Programs The following link provides nursing education program approved by the board. Nursing Practice Pages Follow the links below for more information. For specific practice questions, email us at nursingpractice@iowa.gov . RN/LPN Role and Scope This page includes scope of practice, including LPN expanded scope, such as the supervisory course and IV course. ARNP Role and Scope This page includes the scope of practice for ARNPs, including delegation, fluoroscopy, and prescription monitoring. Continuing Education Information for Nurses Follow the links below for more information. ARNP Continuing Education Requirements Audits of Continuing Education Continuing Education Basic Requirements This page includes appropriate subject matter, suggested CE providers, and credits that don’t count for CE requirements. Exemptions and Special Approvals Mandatory Reporter Course This page outlines who needs to take Mandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult courses and where to find them. Providers of Continuing Education This page includes both the list of approved providers and the application process to become an approved provider. Enforcement & Discipline Pages Enforcement & Discipline This page contains complaint forms, reporting tips, and other discipline documents and information. Disciplinary Process This page contains the general disciplinary process, a list of non-eligible complaints, and reinstatement information.Iowa Nurse Assistance Program Information about the Iowa Nurse Assistance Program (INAP) is available here .Nursing & Midwifery Location Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing 6200 Park Avenue Suite 100 Des Moines , IA 50321 Email Address ibon@iowa.gov Phone(s) Primary 515-281-3255 Secondary Navigation Menu Licenses, Permits, & Registrations Alarms & Fire Safety Amusement Rides Barbering & Cosmetology Building & Construction Fireworks & Explosives Food & Hotels Gambling & Amusement Devices Health Facilities & Programs Medical & Health Field Iowa Professional Health Programs Acupuncture Licensure Athletic Training Licensure Chiropractic Licensure Dental Licensure Dietetic Licensure Funeral Directors (Mortuary Science) Genetic Counseling Licensure Hearing & Speech Licensure Massage Therapy Medication Aide & Medication Manager Certification Mental & Behavioral Health Nursing & Midwifery Education Continuing Education Nursing Licensure Nursing Practice Board of Nursing Enforcement & Discipline Nursing Resources Optometrists Pharmacy Physicians Physician Assistants Physical & Occupational Therapists Podiatry Respiratory Care & Polysomnography Migrant Labor Camps Swimming Pools & Spas Tanning Permitting Tattoo Permitting Other Professional Licensure Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing Footer Social Media Menu Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing 6200 Park Avenue Suite 100 Des Moines , IA 50321 How can we help? 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