Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
School of Public Service Leadership
Nurse Educator Bridge specialization
The MSN Nurse Educator Bridge specialization provides licensed registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing. The bridge curriculum incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. You will expand your knowledge of health care systems and policies, patient education, health promotion, and technology integration, with a focus on the design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of nurse education programs. Courses are taught in a prescribed sequence that builds on your newly developed knowledge and skills. This specialization also offers convenient features such as electronic textbooks and auto-registration for your entire sequence of courses. People likely to be interested in this specialization include registered nurses pursuing advanced positions as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders in higher education institutions, health care organizations, and the military.
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CCNE accreditation matters
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is a nationally recognized accreditation agency approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Accreditation by CCNE serves as a statement of good educational practice in the field of nursing. The following Capella programs are accredited by the CCNE*:
*The BSN and MSN degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.
MSN Nursing Community Grant
Start a Capella MSN program as a group of 4 or more colleagues and you'll each
receive a $1,000 grant.
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Bridge Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- MSN5000 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts
- MSN5002 - Health Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration for Quality Outcomes*
- MSN5004 - Introduction to Nursing Research and Technology*
- MSN5006 - Policy, Law, Ethics, and Regulations*
- MSN5008 - Organizational and Systems Leadership for Nursing Practice*
- MSN5010 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Vulnerable and Diverse Populations*
- MSN5012 - Nursing Leadership and Management*
- MSN5020 - Nurse Educator Bridge Integrative Project*
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- MSN6001 - Role of the Professional Practice Nurse*
- MSN6002 - Foundations and Frameworks for Professional Nursing Practice*
- MSN6004 - Policy, Regulations, and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice*
- MSN6006 - Diversity and Advocacy in Professional Nursing Practice*
- MSN6008 - Research and Technology for Advanced Nursing Practice*
- MSN6010 - Advanced Nursing Leadership and Management*
- MSN6012 - Evidence-Based Practice in Health Promotion and Disease Management and Prevention*
- MSN6020 - Nursing Capstone Project*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- MSN6102 - Role of the Nurse Educator*
- MSN6104 - Teaching and Learning Strategies*
- MSN6106 - Curriculum Theory, Frameworks, and Design*
- MSN6108 - Information Systems for Nurse Educators*
- MSN6110 - Assessment and Evaluation in Health Education*
Admission to the Nurse Educator specialization requires learners to complete and submit the RN License Verification and Work Experience Acknowledgement Form.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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