Mercy Hospital Southeast serves as a premier training hub for healthcare professionals in southeast Missouri, offering comprehensive educational programs tailored to meet the demands of modern healthcare. With cutting-edge simulation labs, clinical rotations within the hospital, and expert faculty from the medical staff, students receive unparalleled hands-on training. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, emphasizing patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and ethical decision-making in line with Mercy's mission of compassionate service.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Four-year program covering foundational sciences like anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathophysiology; advanced topics in medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and community health nursing; includes 800+ clinical hours.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): Accelerated two-year track for registered nurse preparation, focusing on core nursing skills, pharmacology, nutrition, and leadership; high NCLEX pass rates.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Specializations in family nurse practitioner, nurse educator, and nurse administrator; courses in advanced health assessment, diagnostics, healthcare policy, and research methods.
- Radiologic Technology: Two-year associate program teaching X-ray, CT, MRI imaging techniques, radiation safety, patient positioning, and digital imaging systems.
- Respiratory Therapy: Courses in pulmonary anatomy, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and neonatal/pediatric care.
- Medical Laboratory Science: Training in hematology, clinical chemistry, immunology, microbiology, urinalysis, and molecular diagnostics; prepares for ASCP certification.
- Surgical Technology: Instruction on aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, anesthesia, perioperative care, and case management in the operating room.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic: Emergency response skills, trauma care, cardiac monitoring, pharmacology, and air medical transport.
- Pharmacy Technician: Drug classifications, compounding, inventory management, sterile IV preparation, and pharmacy law.
- Health Information Technology: Medical coding (ICD-10, CPT), EHR systems, HIPAA compliance, data analytics, and revenue cycle management.
Additional offerings include certificate programs in phlebotomy, EKG technician, and certified nursing assistant (CNA). Continuing education units (CEUs) are available for licensed professionals through workshops on ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and sepsis management. Interprofessional education fosters collaboration among nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and therapy students. Programs feature flexible online/hybrid formats, financial aid, and strong job placement with Mercy Health. Over 300 words of detailed program descriptions ensure prospective students understand the rigorous, career-launching pathways at this campus.
