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MSN in Care Coordination
Master of Science in Nursing

Turn your passion for person-centered care into a reality with a CCNE-accredited* online MSN in Care Coordination from Capella. Designed for BSN-prepared nurses, the program helps you practice skills to support personalized healthcare for patients, from coordinating their medical teams and resources, to helping them understand and navigate their care. Build on your nursing experience and take your career in a direction that puts patients first.

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Professionally relevant practicum experience

Your integrated capstone and practicum offers the opportunity to work with an organization to solve real-world care coordination challenges. Learn more about the practicum.

Employer Partnerships

More than 700 healthcare organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer tuition savings and other education benefits.

Choose how you learn

We offer two distinct online learning formats – FlexPath and GuidedPath – so you can choose the best fit for your learning needs and schedule. Which learning format is the right fit for you?

Classes start September 8

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • FlexPath available
  • CCNE accredited
  • 7 Core courses
  • 4 Specialization courses
  • 2 Practicum courses
  • 54 Total credits (8 max transfer)

With FlexPath, you can earn your MSN in 14 months and under $15,000.*

*Based on fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by transfer credits, the per-session cost, and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies, and other fees apply.

What can you do with an MSN in Care Coordination degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with an MSN in Care Coordination.

Job titles to explore*

  • Care coordinator
  • Case management registered nurse
  • Case manager
  • Clinical care coordinator
  • Clinical case manager
  • Nurse navigator
  • Patient care coordinator
  • Registered nurse case manager

Employment settings to explore*

  • Administration of Veterans Affairs
  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Home healthcare services
  • Insurance agencies and brokerages
  • Miscellaneous ambulatory healthcare services
  • Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)
  • Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)

*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.