Southwestern College nursing
Chula Vista, California · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 92.19% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 92.19%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | San Diego | 92.19% (2024/2025, 64 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Board source |
The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| 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