Southeast Missouri State University nursing

Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Public. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 96.97% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 96.97%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeCape GirardeauFull96.97% (2025, 66 first-time takers)
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Nursing awards

2014: 1222015: 1412016: 1292017: 1132018: 1062019: 1132020: 1052021: 1082022: 952023: 832024: 741222014742024
Nursing completions at Southeast Missouri State University by year, IPEDS. Down 39% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014122
2015141
2016129
2017113
2018106
2019113
2020105
2021108
202295
202383
202474
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree67
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree7

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2030
CCNEMaster'sFall 2030

From Southeast Missouri State University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“In the nursing program at SEMO, you’ll gain incredible real-world learning experience in a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).”

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State board approval

“Southeast Missouri State University's Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has full approval of the Missouri State Board of Nursing.”

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NCLEX

“In 2025, the US-educated, first-time BSN NCLEX pass rate was 86.7%.”

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Simulation

“Work with 12 high-fidelity mannequins designed to replicate a wide range of clinical environments.”

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Admission

“Submit application prior to application deadline”

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