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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Shape Systems of Care
Gain the leadership skills to create health care delivery models that focus on quality improvement.
Advance Service Delivery Models
Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health care delivery models.
Interprofessional Collaboration
Learn about, from, and working within other health care professions to gain leadership skills that allow you to achieve common goals.
Improve Health Care Delivery
Use a science-based, theoretical foundation to develop and evaluate new practices and approaches to health care delivery.
Make an Impact on Policy
Develop, implement, and advocate for health care policy that meets the needs of specific populations.
Lead Quality Improvement
Plan for and implement health care technologies that improve quality for specialized areas of practice.
25 Years of Online Doctoral Experience
With over 25 years of experience in online doctoral education, we understand the unique needs of doctoral students, and have designed our programs to meet those needs. We've structured our programs to help you reach your goals and obtain critical skills—with our expert faculty, support teams, and online resources to help guide you every step of the way.
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Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Integrated AACN Standards
Our curriculum incorporates the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Immersive Learning Experiences
In our exclusive virtual health care simulation tool VilaHealth™ you’ll practice real-life scenarios in a safe learning environment.
Capstone & Practicum
Investigate a real organizational issue and collaborate with the interprofessional team on an evidence-based solution.
Our Learner Success Lab is available to you.
It provides program-specific content and teaches you to use time-management tools and resources effectively--so you’re as efficient as possible throughout your entire program.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one-size-fits-all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
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
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
Employer Reimbursements
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement to employees, even if
there’s no formal program. Check with your manager or HR dept.
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).
Sample Courses
In our online DNP preparatory pathway program you’ll increase your mastery in assessing and applying theory, building therapeutic relationships, designing and implementing therapeutic interventions, and leading and managing in the health care environment.
Support to Reach the Finish Line
Our doctoral curriculum is designed to give you dedicated support
early in your program—so you can be confident in the steps to
completing your degree.
Capstone Mentors
For the culminating project of your doctoral degree, you’ll be paired with a knowledgeable mentor to help you along the way.
Doctoral Advising
A doctoral degree takes special effort. It's why we offer expert
support at every step to keep you moving forward toward your
goal.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MSN6013 | Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice |
| MSN6014 | Advanced Leadership for Contemporary Nursing |
| DNP8012 | Nursing Technology and Health Care and Health Care Information Systems |
| DNP8014 | Global Population Health |
| NHS8070 | Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care |
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.
Doctoral Advising
A doctoral degree takes special effort. It's why we offer expert
support at every step to keep you moving forward toward your
goal.
Capstone Mentors
You’ll be paired with a knowledgeable mentor early in your program to
help you move toward completion of your capstone project.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our online DNP preparatory pathway program.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Chief nursing officer
- Nursing administrator
- Nursing director
- Nurse manager
- Nursing operations director
- Health care director
- Education consultant
- Nurse educator
- Nursing professor
- Nursing instructor
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Hospital
- Medical clinic
- Health care organization
- Insurance company
- Home health care services
- Government—local, state, federal
- Community health agency
- Nursing care facility
- Social service agency
- Land-based or online college or university
- Self-employment
*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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