Nursing

(901) 333-5425 Fax: (901) 333-5443
Mary Vines, Department Chair

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers course work which leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. The Nursing Program is designed to prepare graduates for immediate licensure and employment. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Persons who have been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation could be ineligible for Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Tennessee, even though they successfully complete the program.

Program of Study

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

• Nursing
  • Generic Track
  • LPN Mobility Track

Related Information

• Policies and Requirements
• Application Deadlines and Admissions Dates
• Admission and Retention Procedures

Program and Course Information

To find out more about courses offered at Southwest, you can use our Catalog Search to view descriptions of our courses or the Class Schedule Search to see when and where a class is being offered.

Accrediting Approved Agencies

The Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Address:

Telephone number (404) 975-5000
Fax number (404) 975-5020
Website: www.nlnac.org

The Southwest Nursing Program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Address:

Telephone number (615) 532-5166
Fax number (615) 770-7441
Website: http://health.state.tn.us