Nursing

Recognized as one of the best nursing schools in Iowa, Clarke University offers a holistic approach to nursing that emphasizes science, hands-on learning, and compassion for others’ care. The nursing school curriculum at Clarke University focuses on promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of communities, families, and individuals across their lifespan. You will be guided through your BSN program by faculty mentors who expertly blend theory and practice in the major areas of nursing.

You’ll gain practical experience in your first year, thanks to state-of-the-art facilities like the Marie Miske Center for Science Inquiry. This includes access to our simulator lab, where you will work with industry-grade equipment and tools in real-life scenarios, as well as our 10-table, medical school-quality cadaver lab. You will also take part in three years of clinical experience at area health care facilities, including everything from operating and emergency care to specialized fields like oncology and cardiac rehabilitation. With each clinical group limited to eight students, you will receive one-on-one attention and support to ensure you get the most from your education.

Achieve your nursing goals

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for positions across the country in health maintenance organizations, hospitals, clinics, sub-acute, long-term and outpatient care facilities, and community health agencies. Alternatively, you will also have the foundational knowledge to pursue continued a graduate degree like your Doctor of Nursing Practice. Whatever route you choose, earning your BSN with Clarke puts you on the path to success in this fulfilling and in-demand field.

“Our only recommendation is that you send us more Clarke nursing graduates. They are the best-prepared nurses we have hired and step into the position ahead of the rest because of their hands-on experience in real hospital settings.”

– Professional nurse from MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center