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
SWCC Nursing Program Outcomes
| Year of Graduation | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate* | Program Completion |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 (N =191) | 90.53% | 77% |
| 2019 (N =180) | 87.7% | 73% |
| 2020 (N=191) | 72.5% | 81% |
| 2021 (N=53) | 75.47% | 72.3% |
| 2022 (N=50) | 82% | 64% |
* NCLEX National Statistics from www.NCSBN.org
2018-2020 results exhibit Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program percentages and a 150% completion rate; 2021-2022 results exhibit Southwest Virginia Community College Nursing Program percentages and a 100% completion rate
Documents and forms posted here are for use by students who have been accepted to the Nursing Program at Southwest.
The Nursing Program accepts new students each fall semester.
Registered Nursing Program Curriculum
Apply to Nursing Program
Clinical Requirements
- Background Checks and Drug Screens
- Clinical Requirements
- Student Performance Standards for Clinical Assignments
Student Forms