Nurses pursue challenging and rewarding careers that offer remarkable growth opportunities. At Southwestern Adventist University’s Department of Nursing, we prepare you to become a leader within the healthcare field—equipped to provide patient-centered care and adapt to the ever-evolving demands of the profession.

Program Overview

Our Nursing program emphasizes small classes, personalized mentorship from dedicated professors, and hands-on learning experiences in top hospitals across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. By focusing on comprehensive patient assessment skills and clinical judgment, we ensure that you graduate ready to collaborate with co-workers, embrace change, and optimize patient outcomes by addressing all aspects of health—physical, mental, and emotional.

Career Opportunities

A nursing degree from Southwestern Adventist University paves the way for an array of roles in hospitals, clinics, community health organizations, and beyond. Registered nurses can specialize in areas such as:

• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Critical Care
• Emergency Nursing
• Surgical Nursing
• Community Health

This foundation also provides a stepping-stone toward advanced practice nursing, nursing education, or administrative roles.

The SWAU Nursing Department

Visit our Nursing Department page to learn more about each program offered, current research and projects, the dedicated nursing faculty, and much more.

Nursing Curriculum Overview

Our curriculum combines rigorous theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experiences in simulation labs and clinical rotations. You will learn to:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Utilize evidence-based practices
• Communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary teams
• Adapt to the latest healthcare technologies

By integrating knowledge from nursing science, biology, psychology, and ethics, our program cultivates a holistic approach to patient care.

Admissions Requirements

Learn about the requirements for admission to our Nursing program at Southwestern Adventist University. Learn more on our Admissions Page.

Faculty Information

Our faculty members are experienced nurses and researchers committed to helping you excel. They provide individualized mentorship, guiding you through classroom studies, simulation exercises, and clinical practice in real-world settings.

Dr. Kerri Kimbrow, Nursing Department Chair
Dr. Terri Gibson, Professor
Dr. Marcia Azevedo, Associate Professor
Dr. Lakicia Foster, Associate Professor
Dr. Rima Seaman, Associate Professor
Dr. Simangele Tshuma, Associate Professor
Dr. Erica Francis, Associate Professor
Elisane Grellmann-Almeida, Assistant Professor
Kathy Davis, Assistant Professor

Student Resources and Support

Through the Office of Student Success, you can access comprehensive support services, including tutoring, counseling, internship placements, and more. Explore our Student Success Services.

Financial Information

Review tuition costs, fees, and financial aid options for our programs at Southwestern Adventist University. Visit our Financial Aid and Scholarship pages for more details.

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Southwestern Adventist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.  

The nursing program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, George H. W. Bush State Office Building, 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701, 512-305-7400.