Registered Nursing Application

Download the 2023 Nursing (RN) Program Selective Checklist to assist you in preparation for application to the RN program.

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Applications are due by February 15th. If you need assistance while completing the online application to the program, please email webmaster@sw.edu or contact: Teresa Thompson, Admissions/Records Office, teresa.thompson@sw.edu, T-111, 276.964.7299

Note: Registered Nursing applications for 2023 are being accepted starting May 1st, 2022. Previously submitted applications for admission must be resubmitted for consideration for Fall 2023 acceptance.

Nursing Application

Program*
I am applying for admission to: (Note Buchanan Co. freshman students are accepted even years (ex. 2022, 2024, 2026 etc.)
- Nursing (RN) Program
- LPN to RN Transition
- Buchanan County (Grundy)
Feedback Question
I would be interested in a part-time, evening & weekend RN program, if available. (Information only)
- Yes
- No
Name*
First Last
Address*
PO Box if applicable Street Address City State ZIP Code

Please provide your mailing address.
Student ID*
7 digit EmplID
Phone*
Email*
Domicile*
Select the county or jurisdiction in which you have lived during the last consecutive 12 months?
- Buchanan, Dickenson, Tazewell, Russell
- Virginia jurisdiction other than counties listed above
- Out of State
LPN to RN Applicants*
Applicants must have graduated from a LPN program after May 15, 2018 or provide documentation of 1 year (2000 hours) of full-time LPN work experience in direct patient care during the past three years with written verification from employer at the time of application. Attach the following required documents: LPN license; LPN work experience documentation. Note that if you do not meet these requirements you may still apply for the regular RN program.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 3.
High School or GED Transcripts*
I have previously submitted official high school/home school/GED transcripts to SWCC Admissions. (Official transcripts are required by the February 15th deadline.)
- Yes
- No
Colleges*
Please list colleges attended and last year attended
College Transcripts*
I have previously submitted official college transcripts to SWCC Admissions. (Official transcripts are required by the February 15th deadline.)
- Yes
- No
TEAS Scores*
I understand that the testing date must be within the last 5 years and must meet the 45 or higher National Percentile score. The ATI TEAS Individual Performance Profile transcript (PDF) must be attached to this application for it to be accepted. Do you have your TEAS Transcript?
- Yes
- No
You must meet the requirements for TEAS scores before your nursing application can be accepted.
THIS APPLICATION CANNOT BE SUBMITTED UNLESS A TEAS SCORE IS UPLOADED NOW. Please attempt application again when your TEAS Score is ready to upload.
TEAS Transcript*
Please attach ATI TEAS Individual Performance Profile Transcript here.
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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
Acknowledgement of Reciprocity Statement: Pursuant to United States Department of Education (US DOE) regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), the Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program provides the following information for all prospective and current students:
- The SWCC ADN program meets all Virginia Board of Nursing requirements for pre-licensure nursing education programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, the SWCC ADN program meets all requirements for nationally recognized accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing. .
- The Commonwealth of Virginia participates with 32 other states in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Licensing Compact (NLC) to allow nurses licensed in one state to provide nursing care across state lines in other compact states. The Uniform Licensing Requirements (ULRs) are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/NLC_ULRs.pdf."
- States currently in the NLC are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcmemberstates.pdf
- Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to evaluate all state requirements in jurisdictions where they intend to practice nursing. A list of all state requirements is found at:https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm. SWCC has not determined if the ADN program meets the requirements of any other states.
- This statement serves to meet the USDOE regulation until further notice.
- LICENSURE RECIPROCITY (https://sw.edu/health-technology/wp-content/uploads/Licensure-Reciprocity.pdf)
Consent*
I understand the Nursing Program Reciprocity Statement above.
I request that my name be placed in consideration for admission to the Nursing (RN) program for the academic year.
- I understand that I must submit an application/reapply for each year I wish to be considered.
- I understand that I must complete (with a grade of “C” or better) all prerequisites and I must meet all admission requirements in order to be eligible for consideration.
- I have read and understand the residency requirements as well as the Nursing (RN) Application Process information.
- I understand that first priority for acceptance will be given to applicants who reside within the service region of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties. Secondary priority will be given to Virginia residents outside of those counties, and then out-of-state applicants
- I also understand that if I do not have all required documents submitted with this application and have all requirements met by the deadlines specified, processing of my Nursing (RN) application will be suspended.
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