? Program Highlights
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CCNE-accredited
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Delivered fully online through FlexPath (self-paced) or GuidedPath (structured)
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Specializations:
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Nursing Leadership and Administration
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Nursing Education
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Nursing Informatics
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? Program Structure:
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Bridge (BSN-level) Courses
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Core MSN Courses
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Specialization Courses
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Capstone/Practicum
? Phase 1: RN-to-BSN Bridge Courses (Required for RN-to-MSN)
These courses build foundational BSN-level competencies before beginning graduate coursework.
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX4010 | Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Nursing | Nursing leadership skills, change management, and team dynamics. |
| NURS-FPX4020 | Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety | Focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory frameworks. |
| NURS-FPX4030 | Making Evidence-Based Decisions | Skills in analyzing and applying nursing research to practice. |
| NURS-FPX4040 | Managing Health Information and Technology | Explores healthcare technology, electronic health records, and data use. |
| NURS-FPX4050 | Coordinating Patient-Centered Care | Leadership in care coordination, advocacy, and team collaboration. |
| NURS-FPX4060 | Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health | Focus on community nursing, health promotion, and public health policy. |
? Phase 2: MSN Core Courses
These graduate-level courses are shared across all MSN specializations.
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX5003 | Orientation to Master’s Nursing Studies | Introduction to the MSN program and advanced nursing role expectations. |
| NURS-FPX5005 | Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology | Combines research, ethics, and informatics for advanced clinical decisions. |
| NURS-FPX6011 | Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes | Research design, data evaluation, and quality improvement practices. |
| NURS-FPX6016 | Advanced Health Policy and Law | Examines the legal, ethical, and policy environment of advanced practice nursing. |
| NURS-FPX6021 | Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice | Pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment principles in clinical leadership. |
?? Phase 3: Specialization (Example: Nursing Education Track)
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX6103 | The Nurse Educator Role | Overview of the nurse educator role in clinical and academic settings. |
| NURS-FPX6105 | Teaching and Active Learning Strategies | Strategies for nursing instruction and curriculum development. |
| NURS-FPX6107 | Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation | Planning and assessing nursing education programs. |
(Nursing Leadership or Informatics tracks have their own tailored courses.)
? Phase 4: MSN Capstone Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX6109 | Practicum and Capstone for MSN | Final project and supervised practicum experience to synthesize learning. |
? Program Advantages at Capella
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✔ FlexPath format lets you complete courses at your own pace
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✔ Flat-rate tuition can save you thousands if you accelerate progress
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✔ No GRE required
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✔ Personalized academic coaching
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✔ Practicum can often be arranged at your current workplace
Would you like help choosing between the Nursing Education and Leadership tracks at Capella, or need a downloadable PDF summary for your website AceFlexPathCourse.com?
