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RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics
Master of Science in Nursing

Get ready to explore how technology and healthcare intersect with an online MSN in Nursing Informatics. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and best practices to assess healthcare facility and patient needs, promote streamlined technology solutions, interpret patient data and more – all with an emphasis on improving patient care. 

If you’re an RN with an associate degree, this online RN-to-MSN program can help streamline your path to a master’s degree. This specialization is CCNE accredited* and available in both FlexPath and GuidedPath learning formats. Note: Capella does not award the BSN degree as part of this program nor upon completion.

*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).

Professional relevance

 This program incorporates principles from the ANA Nursing Informatics Scope and Standards of Practice and integrates AACN Essentials for professional nursing education.

Practicum experience

Our integrated capstone and practicum allows you to work with an organization to solve real-world challenges. Learn more about the practicum

Employer partnerships

Capella University partners with more than 600 healthcare employers, including leading hospital systems and insurance providers.

Classes start January 6

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • FlexPath available
  • CCNE accredited
  • 3 Bridge courses
  • 7 Core courses
  • 4 Specialization courses
  • 2 Practicum courses
  • 66 Total credits (12 max transfer)

Reduce your tuition by $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward, a scholarship to help fund your master’s degree. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.

What can you do with an RN to MSN Nursing Informatics 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 Nursing Informatics.

Job titles to explore

  • Clinical informaticist
  • Clinical informatics analyst
  • Clinical informatics manager
  • Clinical informatics specialist
  • Director of clinical informatics
  • Informatics analyst
  • Informatics nurse
  • Nurse informaticist
  • Nursing informatics analyst
  • Nursing informatics specialist

Employment settings to explore

  • Administration of public health programs
  • Administration of Veterans Affairs
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Computer systems design services
  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Insurance agencies and brokerages
  • Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)
  • Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)
  • Software publishers

*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.