Nursing Expansion

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We're excited to announce a program expansion into Perryville and Cape Girardeau—giving students in Southeast Missouri access to our quality nursing education close to home.

MAC Nursing Expansion

Starting in Fall 2023, MAC has been approved to expand sophomore-year nursing offerings for Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Advanced Placement ADN students in the Cape Girardeau and Perry County areas.

Through partnerships with local hospitals, Saint Francis Medical Center (SFMC) in Cape Girardeau, and Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) in Perryville, 30 sophomore MAC nursing students will attend synchronous lectures via Zoom at the hospital in their community, and both hospitals will serve as clinical sites. Simulation labs will be available at both hospitals, with all required skills checkoffs being completed on-site.

In addition, both hospitals and MAC have an Academic/Employer Partnership, which gives students the opportunity to be hired as student nurses in the final semester of the ADN program, with a predetermined number of employed hours to be applied to help fulfill the student’s commitment for that semester’s clinical rotations. The partnership streamlines the pathway to employment, easing the transition from student to graduate nurse, and benefiting both the student and the facility.

Applications for the expansion program seats will be accepted through March 18, 2024.

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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program

The expanded offering is for sophomore-year students in the ADN program. Currently enrolled ADN students may speak with Ms. Schwent to request expansion placement. Otherwise, qualified students may apply for our advanced placement LPN to RN program:
Learn more about our Advanced Placement ADN 

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Expansion Locations & FAQs

MAC's Cape Girardeau partner is Saint Francis Medical Center (SFMC).

  • 20 seats are available at this location.
  • Students will attend synchronous Zoom lectures streamed from MAC's main campus.
  • Simulation lab work and skills check-offs will be done on-site. 
  • Students can apply to participate in the Academic/Employer Partnership to begin working at SFMC before graduation.

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MAC's Perryville partner is Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH).

  • 10 seats are available at this location.
  • Students will attend synchronous Zoom lectures streamed from MAC's main campus.
  • Simulation lab work and skills check-offs will be done on-site. 
  • Students can apply to participate in the Academic/Employer Partnership to begin working at PCMH before graduation.

Jumpstart your career!

Both Saint Francis Medical Center and Perry County Memorial Hospital are participating in an Academic/Employer Partnership, giving students the opportunity to apply for employment as student nurses in the final semester of the ADN program, with a predetermined number of employed hours to be applied to help fulfill the student’s commitment for that semester’s clinical rotations. 

Each facility will have an education liaison who will work closely with MAC’s main campus faculty. The liaisons have at least BSN-level training and will help assist students with on-site needs.

Additionally, an Associate Allied Health Director will oversee the expansion programs.

Apply Today!