Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences LPN Program in Cape Girardeau, MO

The Practical Nursing program at Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences equips students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses and to prepare for further education. The program focuses on core competencies, including comprehensive patient assessment, data analysis for identifying needs, strategic care planning, effective implementation of nursing interventions, and thorough evaluation of treatment outcomes. The curriculum is meticulously designed to cover essential aspects of patient care, encompassing physiological and psychosocial well-being, ensuring safe and therapeutic environments, and promoting overall health and wellness. A significant component of the program involves the Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) Foundations 1.2, evaluating readiness for RN programs. Students have convenient options for taking the NACE, including a reduced-cost on-campus exam and online proctoring. The program provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in practical nursing and pathways to advanced nursing studies.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.