The Southwest Virginia Community College nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st-century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of our citizens.
Mission, Philosophy, Student Learning Outcomes with Competencies
USDOE Notice | Associate Degree Nursing Southwest
Nursing Program Outcomes
| Year of Graduation | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate* | Program Completion |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 (N=191) | 72.5% | 81% |
| 2021 (N=53) | 75.47% | 72.3% |
| 2022 (N=50) | 82% | 64% |
| 2023 (N=47) | 95.74% | 63.49% |
| 2024 (N=38) | 94.7% | 65.2% |
* NCLEX National Statistics from www.NCSBN.org
2020 results exhibit Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program percentages and a 150% completion rate; 2021-2024 results exhibit Southwest Virginia Community College Nursing Program percentages and a 100% completion rate.
Nursing Documents & Forms
Documents and forms posted here are for use by students who have been accepted to the Nursing Program at Southwest.
Clinical Requirements
- Background Checks and Drug Screens
- Clinical Requirements
- Clinical Hours Per Course
- Student Performance Standards for Clinical Assignments
Student Forms
- Fitness for Duty Form
- Standard of Safe Clinical Performance
- Student Information and Physical Assessment Form
- Student Statement of Criminal Background
- Student Statement of Health Form
- Tuberculosis Screening Requirement Form
- Tuberculosis Symptom Screening Questionnaire