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$50 application fee (waived w/promo Fall19)
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 Leadership and Administration program highlights
Reduce your tuition by $3,000
Enroll in a qualified program, apply for a $3K scholarship, and meet the eligibility requirements.
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.
Industry aligned
This MSN course of study incorporates the AACN Essentials of Master’s
Education in Nursing.
96% of Nursing alumni are satisfied with their Capella education.
Source: Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2017-2018
Practicum experience
Our integrated capstone and practice immersion allows you to work
with an organization to solve real-world challenges.
Cost & learning formats
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
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*
$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.
“I like FlexPath because my schedule fluctuates quite a bit, so committing to a normal college course timeline and pre-set due dates isn’t an option for me at this point in my life. I am busy and probably couldn’t meet the deadlines of a traditional online format.”
Kati Kleber*, MSN
*Actual Capella student who is compensated for appearing 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.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration sample courses
Our competency-based MSN in Nursing
Leadership and Administration is designed by nursing
faculty and influenced by industry leaders. This robust program will
help expand your leadership, finance, and strategic planning skills to
influence health care practices and outcomes.
| MSN6210 |
Leadership and Management for Nurse Executives
Learners in this course develop and demonstrate knowledge of
contemporary leadership and management concepts and theories relevant
to a variety of health care delivery settings. Learners analyze the
nurse leader’s role in leading high-performing health care teams and
examine the skills needed to collaborate with, and create buy-in from,
stakeholders, colleagues, constituencies, and interdisciplinary teams.
Learners also examine the impact of cultural, ethical, and regulatory
considerations on decision making and implement a futurelooking
strategic vision to ensure sustainable gains in quality and safety.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this course.
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4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN6212 |
Health Care Quality and Safety Management
Learners in this course examine the nurse leader’s role in helping to
effectively integrate into health care delivery systems the quality
and safety principles that inform evidencebased changes and best
practices. Learners demonstrate an understanding of the ways they can
measure health care quality and safety; monitor and assess patient
safety and outcomes; develop a transparent system for identifying and
resolving medical errors and adverse patient outcomes; use data to
monitor and improve patient care and outcomes; and support a culture
of quality and safety.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this course.
|
4 quarter credits |
| MSN6214 |
Health Care Informatics and Technology
Learners in this course gain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills
nurse leaders need in order to utilize health information technology
to enhance patient care and outcomes. In particular, learners develop
a strategy for technological integration and examine the ways in which
they can use technology to evaluate patient data to inform patient
diagnoses and outcomes. Learners also assess the effective management
of technological change within the health care environment and examine
issues of consumer access to information and the privacy and
confidentiality of patient information.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this course.
|
4 quarter credits |
| MSN6216 |
Advanced Finance and Operations Management
Learners in this course examine the nurse leader’s role in
establishing and managing an operations and capital budget. In
particular, learners develop an understanding of how to incorporate
variances or discretionary spending, manage the labor force within
budget parameters, examine the availability and appropriate use of
equipment and supplies, and apply finance principles to a strategic
plan for achieving an organization’s fiscal goals.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this course.
|
4 quarter credits |
| MSN6218 |
Leading the Future of Health Care
Learners in this course examine the role of the nurse leader in
evaluating and responding to health care opportunities and challenges
in a rapidly changing local and global environment. Learners develop
proactive strategies to drive and lead changes in health care and
integrate evidence-based decision making into the culture of the
health care organization. Learners also develop the critical-thinking
and communication skills needed to positively influence health care
redesign and examine the effects of visionary leadership in the field.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this course.
|
4 quarter credits |
What you’ll learn
This online MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration program will
help you expand your leadership, operational, and critical thinking
skills to succeed as a nurse executive.
- Leadership & team building
- Organizational management
- Change management
- Technology integration
- Financial management
- Interprofessional collaboration
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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MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration professional paths
Here are just some of the career paths to explore with an MSN in
Nursing Leadership and Administration.
Related job titles to explore*
- Nurse manager
- Nurse administrator
- Nurse educator
- Clinical manager
- Nurse supervisor
- Director of nursing
- Health director
- Health manager
- Chief nursing officer
Employment settings to explore
- Hospital
- Home health care agency
- Community or technical college
- Health insurance company
- Ambulatory care office
- Nursing care facilities
- Land-based or online college or university
- Government—local, state, federal
*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.
Three career paths to explore with an MSN in leadership
While the nursing field offers a variety of career paths and focus areas, here are some of the more common paths:
Be a decision-maker, assisting in patient care and managing the day-to-day responsibilities regarding personnel and facility administration.
Prepare for a nurse manager role in hospitals or in other health care facilities.
Supervise the nursing staff and the care of their patients, as well as oversee administrative responsibilities like record keeping and budgeting.
Prepare for a director of nursing role in hospitals or in other health care facilities.
Lead at a high level by overseeing a nursing department and coordinating its daily operations in order to maintain an environment in which patient care is the best it can be.
Prepare for a chief nursing officer role in hospitals or in other health care facilities.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes, and Capella does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, or other career growth.
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