Nursing
Discover your path in Nursing
At Southwestern, we believe nursing is more than a career—it’s a calling. Students in our program benefit from the opportunity to develop their skills in a close-knit environment where personalized attention is our promise. Here, we combine the warmth of small-town values with cutting-edge nursing education, preparing students to become a compassionate and highly skilled healthcare professional.
- Personalized Learning Experience
- Hands-on Clinical Training
- Advanced Simulation Lab
- Strong Community Ties
- Holistic Approach to Care
- Trans-Cultural Immersion
- Experienced Faculty / Mentors
Jinx Nursing Scholarship Guarantee
All qualified admitted nursing students are guaranteed to receive at least $24,000 total in renewable scholarships per year.
Accreditation
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Attention Prospective Student Applicant
Kansas State Board of Nursing may deny, revoke, limit or suspend a nursing license. Before proceeding with the admission process to the nursing program, we encourage you to visit the Kansas State Board of Nursing Practice Act (KS-NPA) website to download and review the Kansas Nurse Practice Act statute 65-1120 for disciplinary actions: proceedings; witnesses; costs; professional incompetency defined; criminal justice record.
CCNE Accreditation in Process
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Southwestern College is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
Licensing by State
Southwestern College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is fully approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing and satisfies the state educational requirements for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN and obtain licensure in Kansas. Additional requirements, such as background checks or state-specific application processes, may apply. Students seeking licensure in other states should consult the respective State Board of Nursing for individual requirements. Information can be found at NCSBN: Licensure Requirements by State. Please contact the Director of Nursing if you have any questions.
Cowley College Articulation Agreement
Cowley College and Southwestern College have formalized an innovative 2+2 Nursing Agreement that creates a seamless pathway for Cowley students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
SC Nursing on Facebook
Join the SC Nursing Group on Facebook to connect with students and alumni!
Donate to New Nursing Program
Excited to see the return of a Nursing program to SC? Want to know how to help? You can designate your gift to go directly to the Nursing program. Click on the button below, select "Nursing" in the Designation drop-down menu, submit the form and 100% of your gift will be directed to growing the new program.
