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Hawkeye Community College nursing
Waterloo, Iowa · Public. RN diploma, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 76.92% / 59.15%.
RN diplomaAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 76.92%RN, associate degree NCLEX 59.15%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing LPN | 76.92% (2025, 65 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree ADN | 59.15% (2025, 71 first-time takers) Board source |
The Iowa board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 164 |
| 2015 | 161 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2017 | 101 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2019 | 119 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 71 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 122 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 70 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 52 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From Hawkeye Community College’s nursing pages
State board approval
“This program is fully approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.”
hawkeyecollege.edu
Simulation
“This includes working through real-world scenarios in the state-of-the-art simulation center, or working alongside pros during clinical rotations.”
hawkeyecollege.edu
Clinical placements
“This includes working through real-world scenarios in the state-of-the-art simulation center, or working alongside pros during clinical rotations.”
hawkeyecollege.edu
Admission
“Lab Hours : 144 (Includes prerequisite courses)”
hawkeyecollege.edu
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