MSN Master of Science in Nursing Diabetes Nursing specialization
Overview
Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead, consult, and educate in diabetes treatment and prevention. Capella University offers the only diabetes-focused MSN program available online. This online Master's program in Diabetes Nursing, part of Capella's CCNE-accredited* MSN program, is modeled on the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges.
Specialization outcomes and course competencies in Capella's Diabetes Nursing specialization are aligned with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Competencies for Diabetes Educators in order to prepare students according to the highest standards and best practices for Diabetes Educators.
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*The BSN, MSN, and DNP degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791 http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.
Degree outcomes
With your Master's in Diabetes Nursing from Capella, you'll have the ability to perform patient assessment and diagnosis, as well as identify desired outcomes based on evidence and patient input. You'll also learn to formulate, implement, and evaluate a plan of care consistent with the evidence, diagnosis, and desired outcomes. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
Career outcomes
Common jobs with an online Master's in Diabetes Nursing include diabetes nurse specialist, nursing faculty, nurse manager, diabetes nurse educator, diabetes nurse clinician, head nurse or wellness program director. Potential workplaces include: hospital, clinic, medical center, community health agency, community or technical college, pharmaceutical company, land-based or online university or hospital-based school of nursing.
Capella also provides you the opportunity to delve deeper into a specific knowledge area by earning a program concentration that will be included on your transcript and can enhance your career opportunities.
To learn more, call 1.866.933.5955 or email an enrollment counselor.