NCLEX Practice Tests — Iowa
Free practice tests for the Iowa NCLEX exam, written from the Iowa Board of Nursing handbook and federal standards.
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RN: Safe and Effective Care Environment
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaRN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaRN: Psychosocial Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaRN: Physiological Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaPN: Coordinated Care
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaPN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaPN: Psychosocial Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IowaPN: Physiological Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
Step-by-stepIowa NCLEX Licensing Guide
How to get licensed in Iowa, step by step.
About the Iowa NCLEX exam
Iowa Board of Nursing. Like every state, Iowa adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $123 IA fee.
- State nursing board: Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Iowa is an NLC member; Iowa was one of the original states to join the Nurse Licensure Compact.
To get started, read the official Iowa handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
What's in the Iowa exam: Practice questions modeled on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), organized by client need category as defined by the NCSBN test plan.
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Practice test FAQs
How do I get a NCLEX license in Iowa?
In general you must meet the eligibility requirements, complete any required education or training, and pass the required knowledge test (and, where applicable, a skills test) administered through the Iowa Board of Nursing. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by Iowa and are covered in the guide above.
Is the NCLEX exam different in Iowa?
The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but Iowa sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to Iowa, which our NCLEX practice tests are written to reflect.
Are these Iowa practice tests free?
Yes. All of our Iowa NCLEX practice questions are completely free, with no sign-up or payment required, and every question includes a full explanation. You can start practicing immediately on desktop or mobile.
How should I prepare for the NCLEX exam in Iowa?
Study the official NCLEX materials from the Iowa Board of Nursing, focus on the most heavily tested topics, and take practice tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold. You can start with the Iowa NCLEX practice tests for this state.
Where can I learn more about the NCLEX exam format and scoring?
Our NCLEX exam guide explains the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study strategies that apply in every state, including Iowa.