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Admission Requirements » | $50
Application Fee (waived w/promo SUMMER)
With FlexPath, you can complete your RN-to-BSN program in 9 months for $9,000.*
* Based on fastest 10 percent of
students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer
credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses.
RN-to-BSN Program Highlights
Scholarships
You may be eligible for a scholarship to help advance your nursing
career, and four free Sophia courses for the RN-to-BSN program.
Flexible
To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two competency-based
online learning formats—GuidedPath and FlexPath.
96% of Nursing alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.
Source: Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2017-2018
Generous Transfer Credits
Credits from prior learning, combined with transfer credits, may be
applied for up to 75% of your program requirements.
Accredited
This program is CCNE-accredited, and designed by nurses for
nurses.
RN-to-BSN/MSN Combined Option
Through shared master’s courses, you can finish your BSN and work toward your MSN at the same time.
Cost & Learning Formats
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
“With FlexPath, I never felt like I was missing out on the important
moments with my family, or the experience I was gaining as a nurse. It
made it possible for me to achieve my BSN and my MSN. Plus, it was
extremely affordable due to the partnership between the hospital and
Capella University.”
Carrie Strati*, BSN, MSN
Read full interview »
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in our promotional materials.
RN-to-BSN Sample Courses
Keep up with the fast-paced changes in health care. Our online
RN-to-BSN degree will help you meet your responsibilities—even as they
change. You’ll study evidence-based practice, patient safety,
informatics, quality improvement, and more.
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BSN4002 | Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration |
| BSN4008 | Organizational and Systems Management for Quality Outcomes |
| BSN4010 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Vulnerable and Diverse Populations |
| BSN4012 | Nursing Leadership and Management |
| BSN4017 | Collaborative Group Process for Nursing Professionals |
What You’ll Learn
Our online RN-to-BSN is
designed to help you stay current in the ever-shifting landscape of
healthcare.
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Evidence-based practices
- Health promotion principles
- Nursing systems and theory
- Patient safety best practices
- Nursing informatics and technology
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Financial Aid Counselors
First they listen. Then they act—for you. Running the numbers,
exploring ways to save, and making the financing of your education
simpler.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
The BSN, MSN, and DNP programs at Capella University are
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Chart Your Nursing Career
A Fast Track to the BSN
Three RN-to-BSN graduates share their FlexPath stories.
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Early in my Nursing Career
Stay current. Collaborate. Get involved.
BSN Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career paths to explore with your
BSN.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Registered nurse
- Clinical practice nurse
- Home health nurse
- Community health nurse
- Industrial health nurse
- Case management nurse
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) instructor
- School nurse
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Hospital
- Medical clinic
- Assisted living facility
- Long-term care facility
- Nursing home
- Home health agency
- Public health clinic
- School (P–12)
- Pharmaceutical company
- Insurance company
- Government—local, state, federal
- Community college
- Vocational college
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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