By: The Capella University Editorial Team
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Nurses provide critical frontline care. They also bring leadership, advocacy and the ability to adapt in critical moments. As healthcare evolves, National Nurses Month is not only a celebration of everything nurses do, but a chance to see how the profession is changing and how we can support the nurses shaping its future.
National Nurses Month started over 70 years ago as a salute to the essential role nurses play in healthcare and our communities. It coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12), widely regarded as the founder of modern nursing.
Today’s nurses work in rapidly evolving, tech-driven settings and serve as clinical decision-makers, educators, leaders and change agents. Nurses are the face of healthcare, trusted by patients.
Whether a student is just entering the profession or looking to transform an established career, Capella meets nurses where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.
Dedicated enrollment specialists, academic coaches and experienced faculty are here to help, and they understand the realities of balancing education with demanding professional and personal responsibilities. Two online learning options, access to academic resources and ongoing career support are all built into that experience.
For many people, nurses included, returning to school can feel daunting. Capella’s faculty and support teams work intentionally to ensure students never feel like they’re navigating the process alone.
“I valued the faculty support at Capella the most,” shares Cassandra Curtis, a BSN FlexPath graduate. “While completing an online degree program, sometimes you feel alone in the process. The faculty at Capella never allowed me to feel that way. Every professor was approachable, helpful and quick to respond to messages.”
That sense of connection is echoed across programs and degree levels. Aida Caneba, an MSN FlexPath graduate, notes, “The faculty was always supportive and available whenever I had concerns or questions. Also, the academic coach and tutor were among the many resources that helped me achieve my degree.”
As healthcare systems grow and become more complex, the need for well-prepared, highly educated nurses continues to rise. Programs that emphasize clinical judgment, leadership and evidence-based practice help ensure that nurses are ready not just for today’s challenges, but for what’s next. That future-focused approach is central to each Capella nursing program – from prelicensure pathways to advanced degrees.
This National Nurses Month, we celebrate nurses for the care and leadership they provide today, and the innovation and impact they’ll bring to healthcare for years to come.
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