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Application Fee
With FlexPath, you can earn your MSN in 12 months for $10,000.*
*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. Books, supplies, and other fess may apply.
MSN in Nursing Informatics Program Highlights
Scholarships
You may be eligible for a scholarship to help advance your nursing
career with MSN or RN-to-MSN program options.
Flexible
To meet the needs of your busy life, we offer two competency-based
online learning formats—GuidedPath and FlexPath.
Professional Partnerships
More than 600 organizations—including corporations, health care
organizations, and community colleges—invest in their employees by
recommending Capella education programs.
96% of Nursing alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.
Source: Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2017-2018
Free HIMSS Membership
Capella is an academic organizational affiliate with Healthcare
Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Enrollment in our
program provides you with a free HIMSS membership.
Practicum Experience
Our integrated capstone and practice immersion allows you to work
with an organization to solve real-world informatics challenges.
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.
"FlexPath provided freedom to work full time while pursuing my
degree full time, and that made it an extremely easy choice for
me."
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in our promotional materials.
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.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry
certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
process.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
MSN in Nursing Informatics Sample Courses
Our competency-based MSN in Nursing Informatics program is shaped by
industry leaders and examines data and its impact on workflow, change
management, and the health information system life cycle.
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MSN6410 | Principles of Nursing Informatics |
| MSN6412 | Health Informatics Systems Planning, Analysis, Design, and Build for Nursing |
| MSN6414 | Data Management and Health Care Technology |
| MSN6416 | Managing the Nursing Informatics Life Cycle |
| MSN6016 | Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care |
What You’ll Learn
Our online MSN in Nursing Informatics will prepare you to leverage data to improve health care outcomes, costs, and efficiencies.
- Data analytics & application
- Workflow optimization
- Technology integration
- Health informatics best practices
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.
F. Patrick Robinson, Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
F. Patrick Robinson, PhD, RN, FAAN, is currently dean of the School
of Nursing and Health Sciences at Capella University. He obtained his
BSN and MSN from Indiana University and holds a PhD in Nursing Science
from Loyola University Chicago. He completed a post-doctoral
fellowship in biobehavioral nursing research at the University of
Illinois at Chicago. Prior to this, he served as senior vice president
of academics for Orbis Education, dean of curriculum and instruction
at Chamberlain College of Nursing, executive assistant dean of the
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, and chair of the
department of health management and risk reduction at the Niehoff
School of Nursing at Loyola University Chicago. Learn more.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
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.
Capstone Mentors
You’ll be paired with a knowledgeable mentor early in your program to
help you move toward completion of your capstone project.
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).
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MSN in Nursing Informatics Professional Paths
Here are just some of the career paths to explore with an MSN in
Nursing Informatics.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Chief nursing informatics officer
- Manager, health outcomes analytics
- Clinical informatics coordinator
- Clinical workflow analyst
- Systems analyst
- Clinical systems team manager
- Informatics nurse specialist
- Project manager for electronic health records implementation
- Clinical informatics analyst
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Hospital
- Outpatient clinic
- Hospital-based school of nursing
- Private practice
- Insurance company
- Long-term care facility
- Home health care agency
- Collaborative medical practice
- Medical center
- Community health agency
- Private health records company
- College or university
*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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