Can an individual with a felony become licensed?
A. In order for an individual to become licensed in Iowa, they must first graduate from a state board approved nursing program, at which time they can then apply for licensure. If they have answered yes to the felony question on the licensure application they must appear before the Iowa Board of Nursing to be approved for licensure. The applicant has the option to sit for the NCLEX exam before or after they have received approval for licensure. The applicant will be asked to submit the following written materials to the board office at the time of application. a. Send a copy of the Court records; i.e. trial information, judgment entry and sentencing order with the application. b. A written assessment of your life before, at the time of, and after the conviction. c. Parole/Probation Officer’s assessment if currently under active supervision or a letter from your parole/probation officer stating that you completed the requirements of your probation. d. Employment history (please include
