Department of Nursing

05/15/2026

✨ Faculty Spotlight: Melanie Watkins ✨

As the Administrative Assistant for SEMO’s Department of Nursing, Melanie Watkins is often one of the first friendly faces students see each day—always greeting others with a warm smile and compassionate spirit. She loves watching students build meaningful relationships, grow through their experiences, and develop into skilled, caring nursing professionals. 🩺

‼️Interested in joining the SEMO Nursing family? Learn more about our programs and become part of a supportive community dedicated to your success.

05/13/2026

Nursing is more than a career—it’s a calling rooted in knowledge, compassion, and lifelong learning 🩺
To end of this Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the profession with fun facts while recognizing the students and nurses who make a difference every day.
Ready to begin or advance your nursing journey? Explore SEMO’s BSN and MSN programs today.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our incredible nursing faculty at SEMO's Department of Nursing ❤️
Thank you for the long hours, encouragement, mentorship, and wisdom you pour into every student. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom — shaping compassionate, skilled nurses who will care for communities for years to come. We are grateful for the dedication, leadership, and heart you bring each day.

05/06/2026

🩺 Happy Nurses Day to the compassionate hearts, steady hands, and future leaders making a difference every day. ❤️
At Southeast Missouri State University, we’re proud to celebrate our students, faculty, alumni, and nurses everywhere who lead with knowledge, resilience, and care. Thank you for all you do for your patients, communities, and the future of healthcare!

05/06/2026

Finals week just got a little brighter 🐾🧡

Thank you to SEMO Pets for bringing the sweetest pups to help our nursing students and faculty de-stress when they needed it most. Your kindness, cuddles, and wagging tails made a lasting impact—we’re so grateful! 🐶✨

05/06/2026

🎓Congratulations to our BSN graduates!!

We had our last SNA meeting tonight and celebrated our senior that are graduating! Thank you for everybody coming and celebrating with us! Good luck on finals! 🎉🎉

05/02/2026

Cape Girardeau is the #5 Best Small College Town for a reason.

The Cape Riverfront Market opens today, Saturday, May 2, 2026, and runs every Saturday May–October starting at 8 a.m.

Save the date for the SEMO Redhawks Market on August 22! 📆

04/30/2026

Finals stressing you out? We’ve got the paw-fect solution 🐶💙
Join us for Dog Day with Southeast Missouri Pets & the Department of Nursing!
📍Crisp Hall | 🗓 May 5 | ⏰ 12–3 PM
Come relax, recharge, and hang with some furry friends 🐾