Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
School of Public Service Leadership
Nursing Leadership and Administration specialization (CCNE-accredited*)
Part of Capella’s CCNE-accredited MSN program, this specialization will help you build critical skills and knowledge to make a bigger impact on health care policies and practices, and to be a leader in high-performing health care organizations. The curriculum, which is modeled on the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, includes advanced theories, research, and evidence-based practices of nurse executive leadership and administration. You'll also explore, define, and develop traits that nurse executives need to manage health care quality and safety, manage the finance and operations of the health care organization, lead health care innovations, and respond to health care challenges and trends. Five field experiences, each connected to a specific course in your specialization, offer opportunities to put your courseroom learning into real-world action. Specialization faculty combine top credentials, leadership experience, and backgrounds in frontline nursing. Capella's multidisciplinary approach to nursing means you'll prepare to address leadership and administration issues by strategically collaborating with leaders across the public administration, public safety, and health care fields. People interested in this specialization include nurses pursuing nurse executive roles in a variety of health care delivery settings.
The BSN and MSN degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Learn more.
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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.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- MSN6000 - Orientation to Graduate Nursing Study
- MSN6003 - Professional Nursing Practice Framework, Scope, and Role*
- 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)
- MSN6210 - Leadership and Management for Nurse Executives*
- MSN6201 – Nursing Leadership and Administration Field Experience 1: Leadership and Management for Nurse Executives (1 quarter credit)†*
- MSN6212 - Health Care Quality and Safety Management*
- MSN6202 – Nursing Leadership and Administration Field Experience 2: Health Care Quality and Safety Management (1 quarter credit)†*
- MSN6214 - Health Care Informatics and Technology*
- MSN6203 – Nursing Leadership and Administration Field Experience 3: Health Care Informatics and Technology (1 quarter credit)†*
- MSN6216 - Advanced Finance and Operations Management*
- MSN6204 – Nursing Leadership and Administration Field Experience 4: Advanced Finance and Operations Management (1 quarter credit)†*
- MSN6218 - Leading the Future of Health Care*
- MSN6205 – Nursing Leadership and Administration Field Experience 5: Leading the Future of Health Care (1 quarter credit)†*
Review of this specialization is pending in ND and SC.
North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.
The MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration specialization requires certain conditions of enrollment that learners must maintain throughout the program, including a current, unrestricted RN license, submitting to an annual background check (fees apply), and providing documentation of a current CPR certification and certain immunizations.Learners should consult the Master of Science in Nursing Program Handbook for details about the conditions of enrollment.
Admission to the MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration specialization requires learners to complete and submit the RN License Verification and Work Experience Acknowledgement Form with Field Experience.
† Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses associated with this course.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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