Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN Option, FlexPath option
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) accredited* degree program is designed to prepare licensed registered nurses for excellence in nursing practice. This program enhances learners’ knowledge, skills, and decision-making abilities as a bachelor's-prepared nurse generalist, in line with the 2021 AACN Essentials for Professional Nursing Education. The curriculum emphasizes contemporary nursing standards, equipping learners to meet the evolving demands of healthcare.
Learners gain a deep understanding of nursing concepts, allowing them to deliver exceptional care across diverse patient demographics and healthcare systems. The comprehensive practicum experience focuses on evidence-based practice, ensuring that learners are well-prepared to excel in various healthcare settings. Cutting-edge tools and technology are integrated throughout the curriculum to enhance the learning experience. The program also emphasizes leadership and culturally competent, evidence-based nursing practices, teaching learners how to promote health, manage, and prevent disease in individuals and diverse populations.
Learners who pursue this degree program through the FlexPath option earn a BSN through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.
For more information see the Accelerated Master's Pathways section on the Offering Information page.
Master's-Level Courses
At least 6 program points
| NHS-FPX6004 | Healthcare Law and Policy | 2 |
| NURS-FPX6011 | Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health | 2 |
| NURS-FPX6016 | Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care | 2 |
General Education Requirements
Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.†
Additional Program Requirements
Additional required courses
| NURS-FPX4000 | Developing a Nursing Perspective | 3 |
| NURS-FPX4005 | Nursing Leadership: Focusing on People, Processes, and Organizations | 3 |
| NURS-FPX4015 | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment: A Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care | 3 |
| NURS-FPX4045 | Nursing Informatics: Managing Health Information and Technology | 3 |
| NURS-FPX4055 | Optimizing Population Health through Community Practice | 3 |
| NURS-FPX4065 | Patient-Centered Care Coordination | 3 |
Foundational nursing courses
At least 15 program points
Undergraduate nursing skills coursework totaling 15 program points.†
Elective courses
At least 22.5 program points
Choose additional FlexPath undergraduate courses to fulfill total program points.†
Capstone course
At least 3 program points
Taken during the learner’s final quarter
Total
At least 90 program points, including a minimum of 27 program points from the 3000-level and above
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
* The BSN, MSN, and DNP degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.
† Learners in this degree program choose general education, foundational nursing, and elective courses from the FlexPath (-FPX) course list.
Capella University is not currently accepting applications for the Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN FlexPath option program from Alabama and Washington residents.
The BSN, FlexPath option degree program requires learners to maintain a current, independently verifiable, and unrestricted RN license throughout their program.
Learners enrolled in a Capella nursing program in the FlexPath learning format will become ineligible to enroll in the MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN-AGPCNP) or MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) specializations if they progress through certain coursework in any of the following courses: NHS-FP6004, NHS-FPX6004, NHS-FP6008, NHS-FPX6008, MSN-FP6011, NURS-FP6011, NURS-FPX6011, MSN-FP6016, NURS-FP6016 or NURS-FPX6016. FlexPath courses cannot be transferred into the MSN-AGPCNP or MSN-FNP specializations. To learn more, contact a Capella coach or call enrollment services at 1.866.736.1751.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.