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Southwestern Illinois College nursing
Belleville, Illinois · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 75% / 78% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 75%RN, associate degree NCLEX 78%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Granite City | Approved | 75% (2025, 40 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Belleville | Approved | 78% (2025, 85 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 79 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 78 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 127 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 255 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 86 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 41 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2031 |
From Southwestern Illinois College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
swic.edu
Clinical placements
“Specific clinical placements cannot be guaranteed.”
swic.edu
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