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$50 application fee (waived w/promo SPRING)
With FlexPath, you can earn your MSN in 12 months and under $11,000.*
*Based on the fastest 10% 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.
MSN in Nursing Informatics program highlights
Reduce your tuition by 30%
Enroll in an eligible program and apply for our Front Line Heroes Discount to save 30% on your master's degree.
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
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100% competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your needs. Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz.
A more structured learning format with an active peer community and faculty guidance. 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
$18,270–$23,490*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$435 per credit,
54 total quarter credits,
12 max transfer credits
A self-paced learning format that puts you in control. Take courses at your own speed, and move on to the next course whenever 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*
$8,100–$18,900*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,700 per 12-week billing session,
27 total program points,
6 max transfer points
*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."
Stefanie Smoot*, MSN
*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.
Prior learning assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry certifications through our prior learning assessment process.
Save 30% off your master's
Apply for our Front Line Heroes Discount to receive 30% off the cost of tuition.
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.
| MSN6410 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Informatics
Throughout the course, learners analyze the roles, theories, ethical implications, and standards of nursing informatics practice. Learners identify the rules, regulations, and current trends that govern professionals in the field. In addition, learners examine the evolution and perspectives of nursing informatics and apply knowledge and skills needed to lead and support improvements in health care. Only learners with an RN license can register for this course. |
4 quarter credits |
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| MSN6412 * |
Analysis of Clinical Information Systems and Application to Nursing Practice
In this course, learners analyze the various aspects of clinical information systems to deliver quality health care. In particular, learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively plan, design, and implement health/clinical information systems within nursing practice. Learners also apply evidence-based informatics strategies to effect improved clinical outcomes. Only learners with an RN license can register for this course. Prerequisite(s): MSN6410. |
4 quarter credits |
| MSN6414 * |
Advancing Health Care Through Data Mining
Learners in this course analyze and validate data and demonstrate the ability to act as key drivers in nursing informatics. Throughout the course, learners develop databases to enhance decision-making capabilities that improve clinical outcomes in multiple health care environments. In addition, learners examine the implications of data use related to responsibility, accountability, and dissemination. Only learners with an RN license can register for this course. Prerequisite(s): MSN6410. |
4 quarter credits |
| MSN6416 * |
Managing the Nursing Informatics Life Cycle
In this course, learners evaluate the typical life cycle of implementation, testing, evaluating, and supporting both hardware and software applications. Learners also apply project and change management principles in relation to the life cycle of a health care information system. Only learners with an RN license can register for this course. Prerequisite(s): MSN6410 and MSN6412. |
4 quarter credits |
| MSN6016 |
Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care
In this course, learners develop and demonstrate competence in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional quality improvement initiatives. Learners investigate models for quality improvement, with an emphasis on outcome identification and measurement. Learners also examine quality within the context of patient safety through adverse event and near-miss analyses. Only learners with an RN license can register for this course. |
4 quarter credits |
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.
Faculty
Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty members who hold top credentials and have hands-on expertise in their fields. They know what you need to know today.
Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
Financial aid counselors
Our team knows how to run the numbers and help find ways to save on costs.
Capstone mentors
For the culminating project of your doctoral degree, you’ll be paired with a mentor who can support and assist you along the way.
Accredited & recognized
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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Using Informatics to Influence and Inspire Patient Care
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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*
- Nursing informatics specialist
- Director of clinical informatics
- Clinical analyst
- Consultant
- Clinical informatics specialist
- Chief nursing informatics officer
- Nurse manager
- Director of nursing
- Clinical manager
- Chief nursing officer
- Nurse educator
- Nurse supervisor
Employment settings to explore
- Hospital
- Health insurance company
- Ambulatory care office
- Nursing care facilities
- Home health care agency
- Community or technical college
- Land-based or online college or university
- Government - local, state, federal
- Consulting Firm
*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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