MSN Master of Science in Nursing General Nursing specialization
Overview
Build advanced capabilities, expand your career options, and meet the growing demand for highly skilled nursing professionals. In this program, part of Capella's CCNE-accredited* MSN degree program, you have the flexibility to choose one of six emphases in diabetes nursing, gerontology nursing, nurse educator, or nursing leadership and administration. Grow your knowledge of health care systems and policies, patient education, health promotion, and technology integration. Explore current theory, new research, and evidence-based nursing practices in a program that incorporates The Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
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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 General Nursing from Capella, you'll have the ability to assimilate health care research, concepts of management and leadership as well as advanced knowledge, technology, and theories in evidence-based nursing practice. You will also be equipped to integrate healthcare policies and regulations and apply professional ethics and legal standards in professional nursing practice. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
View full learning and career outcomes report for this program at CapellaResults.com.
Career outcomes
Common jobs with an online Master's in General Nursing include nurse specialist, nurse manager, nurse educator, nursing faculty, chief nursing officer, clinical research consultant or wellness program director. Potential workplaces include: hospital, clinic, medical center, community health agency, community or technical college, 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.