Southwestern College nursing
Chula Vista, California · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 92.19% / 92% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 92.19%Practical nursing NCLEX 92%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | San Diego | 92.19% (2024/2025, 64 first-time takers) Board source | |
| Practical nursing VN Approved Program | San Diego | Current; continued approval, ongoing admissions | 92% (2024, 26 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 81 |
| 2015 | 94 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2017 | 108 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 112 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 80 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 64 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 26 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 8 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2029 |
From Southwestern College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
swccd.edu
Admission
“TEAS: A composite score of 62% is the minimum passing score accepted for admission”
swccd.edu