Fearlessly forward in nursing: mastering today’s care with tomorrow’s tech
Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Nursing, housed on the third floor of Crisp Hall, offers students access to seven specialized labs—including a high-tech Simulation Center, fundamentals skills labs, and dedicated ICU, pediatric, obstetric and NICU simulation spaces—designed to mirror real clinical environments. With over 80 mannequins and specialty devices, including 12 high-fidelity models and 7 brand-new mannequins valued at over $100,000, students gain hands-on experience in a wide range of clinical scenarios. The program features advanced tools like Alaris IV pumps, pediatric crash carts and the Pyxis medication system, all used under the guidance of faculty who are certified healthcare simulation educators and backed by INACSL accreditation—the highest standard in simulation education. This innovative, experience-driven environment builds clinical judgment, confidence and readiness, ensuring SEMO nursing students are fully prepared to care for patients of all ages with the technology and expertise required in today's fast-paced healthcare settings.
Department of Nursing Facilities
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7
Specialized Nursing Labs
These cutting-edge labs include a high-tech Simulation Center, fundamentals skills labs, and dedicated ICU, pediatric, obstetric and NICU simulation spaces.
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80+
Mannequins and Specialty Devices
The Department of Nursing facilities are equipped with over 80 mannequins and specialty devices, including 12 high-fidelity models.
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$100k
7 Brand New Mannequins
SEMO's specialized nursing labs also house 7 brand-new mannequins valued at over $100,000.
Department of Nursing
Nursing Simulation Lab Coordinator
"We are able to create a wide variety of structured environments in the simulation lab, providing our students with safe environments to build confidence. We want to be trailblazers in nursing. Together, these investments reinforce our hands-on healthcare education."
Laura Schumpert, DNP, RN, CHSE
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701