Practical Nursing Careers

Graduates often work in settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.

Placement

Starting Wages: $31,000 - $37,000 per year*

Iowa Workforce Development forecasts more than 385 openings each year for licensed practical nurses through 2018.

Licensed practical nursing is one of the top occupations in Iowa with the most job openings.

*Source: Iowa Workforce Development

Employers