? Key Features:
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CCNE-accredited
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Fully online
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Available in two formats:
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FlexPath (self-paced, flat-rate tuition)
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GuidedPath (structured with deadlines)
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Offers specializations such as:
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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
The program is divided into 4 phases:
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BSN-level bridge courses
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MSN core courses
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Specialization courses
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Capstone/practicum
? Phase 1: BSN-Equivalent Bridge Courses (Required for RN-to-MSN)
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX4010 | Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Nursing | Leadership principles, communication, and organizational change. |
| NURS-FPX4020 | Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety | Methods to ensure safe, quality, and evidence-based patient care. |
| NURS-FPX4030 | Making Evidence-Based Decisions | Critical thinking and research application in clinical decision-making. |
| NURS-FPX4040 | Managing Health Information and Technology | Use of technology, informatics, and data to support nursing care. |
| NURS-FPX4050 | Coordinating Patient-Centered Care | Strategies for care coordination and interprofessional collaboration. |
| NURS-FPX4060 | Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health | Public health, community nursing, and population-focused care. |
? Phase 2: MSN Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX5003 | Orientation to Master’s Nursing Studies | Introduction to graduate-level nursing expectations and competencies. |
| NURS-FPX5005 | Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology | Research methodology, ethical decision-making, and informatics in healthcare. |
| NURS-FPX6011 | Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes | Translating evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes. |
| NURS-FPX6016 | Advanced Health Policy and Law | Exploration of healthcare policy, legal and regulatory issues. |
| NURS-FPX6021 | Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice | Integrates pharmacology, pathophysiology, and advanced health assessment. |
?? Phase 3: Specialization Courses (Example: Nursing Education Track)
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX6103 | The Nurse Educator Role | Role development for academic and clinical nurse educators. |
| NURS-FPX6105 | Teaching and Active Learning Strategies | Effective teaching methods and learner engagement. |
| NURS-FPX6107 | Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation | Designing and evaluating nursing curricula and student learning outcomes. |
(Other tracks like Nursing Leadership or Informatics include courses specific to that specialty.)
? Phase 4: Capstone and Practicum
| Course Code | Course Title | Description |
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| NURS-FPX6109 | Practicum and Capstone for MSN | Final project plus real-world practicum experience under supervision. |
? Why Choose Capella’s RN-to-MSN?
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✅ Accelerated: Skip the traditional BSN and go straight to MSN
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✅ Flexible: Self-paced learning through FlexPath
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✅ Affordable: Pay a flat tuition rate per 12-week session
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✅ Real-World Ready: Practicum completed locally, often at your current job
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✅ Coaching Support: Personal academic coach throughout the program
