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Capella’s MSN FlexPath program is the first of its kind. No other university offers an MSN with this type of groundbreaking learning format.
RN-to-MSN in Nursing Informatics 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.
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.
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.
Meet your MSN faculty
Our distinguished MSN faculty are industry leaders, bringing real-world relevance into the courseroom to enrich your education, and career.
Get the support you need for success
Our dedicated support teams guide and advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment counselors
These experts will set you up for success. They’ll help you find the right degree and program, and answer all your questions about Capella.
Financial aid counselors
Our team knows how to run the numbers and help find ways to save on costs.
Advisors
Advisors know the details of your program. Got questions about courses? Instructors? Resources? Advisors have answers.
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
$23,490–$28,710*
MAX TRANSFER CREDITS–TYPICAL TRANSFER CREDITS
$435 per credit,
66 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*
$10,800–$24,300*
ACCELERATED PACE–TYPICAL PACE
$2,700 per 12-week billing session,
33 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.
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.
$3K toward your master's
Apply for a $3K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your master’s degree.
Employer & association discounts
If your employer or organization is a partner with Capella, you may be eligible for a tuition discount.
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).
RN-to-MSN in Nursing Informatics sample courses
Our online RN-to-MSN in Nursing Informatics emphasizes best practices
in health informatics, including workflow, meaningful use, change
management, and influencing the health information system life
cycle.
| MSN5003 * |
Health Assessment and Promotion for Disease Prevention in Population-Focused Health
In this course, learners apply concepts, frameworks, and models used
to foster health promotion and disease prevention, particularly in
diverse and vulnerable populations. Learners evaluate individual and
population wellness from multicultural, ethnic, traditional, and
spiritual perspectives. Learners examine factors that cause
disparities in wellness among people in diverse and vulnerable
populations. By analyzing effective health assessment methods and
communication strategies, learners identify best practices for
developing a population-focused approach to health promotion and
disease prevention.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this
course. Prerequisite(s): NHS5004.
|
4 quarter credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN5007 * |
Leadership for Nursing Practice
In this course, learners examine and apply theoretical concepts and
leadership competencies for nursing practice. Learners evaluate
evidence-based best practices and behaviors that support effective
nursing leadership in health care settings, and analyze strategies for
coordination, delegation, and goal setting and performance
improvement. Learners also assess concepts and principles of health
care policy, legal and regulatory issues, and quality control in
health care and the nursing profession.
Only learners with an RN license can register for this
course. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration
in MSN5005.
|
4 quarter credits |
| 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 |
| 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 |
What you’ll learn
The right education can change everything. Discover your path to as a
leader in nursing informatics.
- View clinical nursing practice through the lens of nursing informatics to improve the quality of patient care.
- Learn to work with electronic health records to improve quality, safety and efficiency, and to reduce health disparities.
- Use best practices in workflow, meaningful use, and influencing the health information system life cycle.
- Restructure and optimize workflow using information technology by evaluating and eliminating inefficiencies.
- Develop skills to decipher key information contained in data allowing you to influence nursing practice.
RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics career insights
Difference Between Health Care and Nursing Informatics
How they’re related, and how they're different.
The Spectrum of Informatics in Health Care
Nursing, health care, and IT informatics roles.
What Is a Nurse Informaticist?
The perfect blend of patient care and IT expertise.
RN-to-MSN in Nursing Informatics professional paths
Here are just some of the career paths to explore with our online
RN-to-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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