Capella University FNP Programs

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School of Public Service Leadership

Capella University School of Public Service Leadership established in 2009
Faculty Chair: Steven Barthelmeus, EdD
Faculty: 1,600+ faculty members throughout the country
Students: Approximately 35,000 students currently enrolled with forty-seven percent pursuing master’s degrees
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
Fun Fact: Capella students can be found in 56 foreign countries

MSN Programs at Capella University

Capella University offers two MSN programs for students interested in specializing in family care. Graduate-level nursing programs are offered online. These programs cover advanced nursing concepts such as health care policy and regulations, management and leadership in professional nursing practice, ethical and legal standards in health care, and other timely subjects. Additional program information includes:

Curriculum is modeled on the Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Five additional concentrations offered as part of the Nurse Educator specialization
Nurse Educator Specialization: 56 quarter credits required
Nurse Educator Bridge: 84 quarter credits required
Prepares graduates for board certification examination

Nurse Practitioner Programs from Capella University

Top Online FNP Degree Programs

To become a family nurse practitioner (FNP), a master’s degree in nursing is a professional requirement. Below are the top online accredited colleges that offer MS in nursing degree programs, suitable for FNPs. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.

MSN in FNP Specialization	Georgetown University — The MSN with a specialization in family nursing from Georgetown University enables licensed RNs to transition into careers as family nurse practitioners. The focus of this FNP program is to provide its students with the technical expertise and clinical skills necessary to prevent disease, promote health, and manage and assess illness within families. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Practitioner	Kaplan University — With its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, Kaplan University is one of the largest online colleges in the nation. Kaplan's online MSN degree for nurse practitioners allows licensed RNs with bachelor's degrees to advance their careers with flexibility and affordability in mind. It is one of the ideal online choices for those seeking to become family nurse practitioners. School Info Click Here
MS in Nursing MSN in Health Education MSN in Health Informatics	University of Phoenix — The College of Nursing at the University of Phoenix offers several Master of Science in nursing degree programs with different specializations for aspiring nurse practitioners. Within the program, areas of concentration available for study include health education and health informatics. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Educator MSN in Educator Bridge	Capella University — For those individuals aspiring to become educational leaders in the field of nursing, Capella University offers two degrees: the first is a regular MSN program in nursing education for those who already practice nursing and have earned a BSN degree. They also offer an MSN bridge program that accepts non-nurse students with bachelor's degrees. School Info Click Here
MSN in Nurse Practitioner	South University — For working healthcare professionals with busy career schedules, the flexibility offered by the South University master's degree program in nursing may be an ideal fit. Individuals looking to advance their careers within the healthcare industry and become family nurse practitioners will find that graduating from this program will surely open doors to new opportunities. School Info Click Here