Des Moines Area Community College

RDH

Dental Hygiene

Tuition: $5,550
Accreditor: CODA

Application dates: check with school

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $20,035
Licensure pass rate (2025): 91.1%

Application dates: check with school

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $12,625
Licensure pass rate (2025): 90.91%

Application dates: check with school

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

CMA LPN

Medication Aide to LPN

Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.

1 year

CNA LPN

CNA to LPN

Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.

1 year

CNA RRT

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

2 years

DA RDH

Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

2 years

LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

18 months

CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

DMACC Nursing Club Nursing students (per club description); pre-nursing eligibility not stated

Statewide

Iowa Association of Nursing Students (IANS) Open to nursing students across Iowa

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Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

Become certified, then map the degree. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

Identify which healthcare career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

Craft a professional resume tailored to different roles in the healthcare industry.

Certification Finder

Explore certification programs offered on campus or other programs nearby.

Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

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Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

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