Take your nursing expertise to the next level with an accredited online MSN program designed to fit your life and goals.
The accredited* Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced nursing practice in a variety of specialized roles. Capella faculty and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences Advisory Board ensure your curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.
MSN in Care CoordinationMaster of Science in Nursing
MSN in Nursing EducationMaster of Science in Nursing
MSN in Nursing InformaticsMaster of Science in Nursing
MSN in Nursing Leadership and AdministrationMaster of Science in Nursing
RN-to-MSN Care CoordinationMaster of Science in Nursing
RN-to-MSN Nursing EducationMaster of Science in Nursing
RN-to-MSN Nursing InformaticsMaster of Science in Nursing
RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and AdministrationMaster of Science in Nursing
MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse PractitionerMaster of Science in Nursing
MSN in Family Nurse PractitionerMaster of Science in Nursing
Our CCNE-accredited* online MSN program is designed to help registered nurses reach for their professional goals with flexible, online specializations.
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program
at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
*Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply. Available in select programs.
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The Capella School of Nursing and Health Sciences Advisory Board helps ensure that your curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.
Our expert faculty members have designed curricula to enable our learners and graduates to impact patient, system and population outcomes.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023
“I’ve had several faculty members who truly became mentors for me. Their support, guidance and feedback have helped me to make the absolute most of my learning experience and mesh schoolwork with real-world issues and situations.”
Isabel Francis
Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in our promotional materials.In this program, graduates are prepared to:
Expand your knowledge of healthcare systems, policies, patient education and health promotion with specialized courses in:
Expand your potential in the field of advanced nursing practice with online specializations like Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
Education isn’t one-size-fits-all – that’s why support is available to you at every step. From choosing your program and starting classes, to coursework assistance and graduation, our support teams are here for you.
Join the over 20,000 nurses that have chosen Capella University for their nursing degree.
Only you can make your degree happen – but our teams of experts are ready to help whenever you need it.
Once you graduate, you’ll have a community of Capella students, alumni and faculty you can tap into for career advice and networking.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022–2023
Explore your career options, navigate your job search, move toward your goals with help from our Career Development Center. We offer a variety of resources, including one-on-one career coaching. Start planning early.
Capella scholarships and federal grants are funds that you don’t have to pay back.
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Get the credit you deserve. You may be able to save time and money on your Capella degree by transferring credits from an accredited university or getting credit for prior learning (CPL).*
*All transfer and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.
With FlexPath, you can earn your MSN in 14 months and under $15,000.*
*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Tuition discounts and scholarships are available for eligible employees of our partner organizations.
More than 600 healthcare organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer tuition savings and other educational benefits.
Capella offers a tuition discount to eligible active-duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, veterans, their spouses and dependents.
Various factors impact your time and cost to complete your degree, such as your program specialization. For more information, visit the MSN specialization pages.
Applicants to the MSN program must provide the following information for admission:
Applicants to the RN-to-MSN program must provide the following information for admission:
Applicants for our FlexPath self-paced learning option will be evaluated for admission with a holistic review; applicants with a GPA of less than 2.8 (recommended minimum) may be required to submit additional documents for review; contact an enrollment counselor to learn more about the FlexPath admission requirements
Applicants to the MSN-AGPCNP or MSN-FNP program must provide the following for admission:
GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.
Nurse practitioners bring a comprehensive perspective and personal touch to healthcare. They are clinicians who blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management.
Learn more about the nurse practitioner practicum.
What is an MSN degree?Our MSN degree begins with core courses that lay the foundation for your program and strengthen your skills in key areas of nursing theory and practice. From there, you’ll move into the coursework for your chosen specialization to grow your expertise and advance toward your final project.
What will I learn in the MSN program?Capella University School of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty members have designed curricula to enable our students and graduates to impact patient, systems and population outcomes. We do this by maintaining close collaborative relationships with our colleagues in practice to ensure we are appropriately focusing on current and emerging needs. In addition, our school curriculum framework focuses all programs on developing competencies in the critical areas of interprofessional teamwork, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and information management.
Our rigorous online competency-based coursework is designed to engage the student and make learning immediately applicable. All our courses incorporate real-world assignments that reflect the challenges of the practice environment. Our goal is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate competencies using real tools, processes and practices. Learning takes place in a highly supportive environment enriched with multiple resources aimed at assisting with success.
