Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN 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.
For more information see the Accelerated Master's Pathways section on the Offering Information page.
Master's-Level Courses
At least 12 quarter credits
| NHS6004 | Healthcare Law and Policy | 4 |
| NURS6011 | Evidence-Based Practice for Patient-Centered Care and Population Health | 4 |
| NURS6016 | Quality Improvement of Interprofessional Care | 4 |
Practicum Requirement(s)
Minimum of 80 supervised practicum hours.
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Additional Program Requirements
Additional required courses
| NURS4000 | Developing a Nursing Perspective | 6 |
| NURS4005 | Nursing Leadership: Focusing on People, Processes, and Organizations | 6 |
| NURS4015 | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical Assessment: A Holistic Approach to Patient-Centered Care | 6 |
| NURS4045 | Nursing Informatics: Managing Health Information and Technology | 6 |
| NURS4055 | Optimizing Population Health through Community Practice | 6 |
| NURS4065 | Patient-Centered Care Coordination | 6 |
Foundational nursing courses
At least 30 quarter credits
Undergraduate nursing skills coursework totaling 30 quarter credits.
Elective courses
At least 51 quarter credits
Choose 51 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
Capstone course
At least 6 quarter credits
Taken during the learner’s final quarter
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000-level and above
Honors Pathway
Learners enrolled in the honors pathway complete the following general education courses.
Honors courses
At least 15 quarter credits
| PHI-H2005 | Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World | 3 |
| COM-H4005 | Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World | 6 |
| SOC-H3005 | Honors Professional Seminar | 6 |
These courses are applied toward the general education requirement and taken in addition to the remaining required courses.
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits 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.
Capella University is not currently accepting applications for the Accelerated Master's Pathway, BSN/MSN program from Washington residents.
The BSN degree program requires learners to maintain a current, independently verifiable, and unrestricted RN license throughout their program.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.