Nursing Program

The nursing program at Southwestern College – WInfield prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Southwestern College – WInfield is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for more than 22 years.

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Southwestern College – WInfield (SCCC)

1801 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, KS

Southwestern College is a nonprofit private institution located in Winfield, KS and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About a thousand students enroll at Southwestern College yearly.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1160 to 1450, or an ACT composite score within the range of 19 to 24. This school has an acceptance rate of around 87 percent of which only 48 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sckans.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,200 annually. Students at Southwestern College may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Southwestern College is the "Moundbuilders", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.sckans.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern College – WInfield offers a bachelor's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).