Nov 13, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

Nursing (RN), A.A.S.


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Program Overview

The nursing program at Southwestern Michigan College is committed to providing quality nursing education to students that will benefit clients, employers, and the dynamic and diverse community. Graduates will successfully embody the ability to promote human well-being by exhibiting sound nursing judgment and demonstrating an inquiry in practice during the continual development of their professional identity in a culturally diverse society. Upon successful completion of the four-semester program, the graduate will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). NOTE: An approved Department application is needed prior to acceptance into the NURS course sequence.

To earn this degree, students must fulfill all requirements as defined by the Graduation Requirements for Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Programs . Each student should submit a graduation application at least one full semester before they plan to graduate. Courses taken out of sequence may delay a student’s ability to complete the program in a timely manner. Please refer to the Example Course Sequencing below and consult your advisor regularly.

To learn more about our Nursing degree, including career options, click here.

Course Offerings


Prerequisite Courses


These courses serve as prerequisites for the program.

A prerequisite course may be needed prior to enrollment in some courses within this program. Specific prerequisite requirements are listed in the Course Descriptions . Each general education course, prerequisite course, internship/practicum, and capstone course must be completed with a final grade of C or better (BIOL 214  with a grade of B- or better). Clinical courses require a final grade of PC (passing). This program, as outlined, does NOT meet MTA requirements .

Program Total: 72.5-73.5 credits


Example Course Sequence


The following is a sample of a semester-by-semester approach to completing this program.

More Information


Questions? Contact the Academic Advising and Resource Center at 269-782-1303 or askanadvisor@swmich.edu.

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