Capital University

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

 MSN 2006 Grads

Capital University's master of science in nursing (MSN) program prepares students for the complexities of health care in the 21st century by weaving the academic disciplines of nursing, law, management and pastoral care into a unique educational program. Capital graduates are leaders at the interdisciplinary frontier of health care.

Graduate students can choose from four concentrates and three dual degrees. Our graduate program:

  • Builds on the undergraduate competencies with a graduate core curriculum.

  • Extends the planning and delivery of interdisciplinary education.

  • Provides opportunity for interdisciplinary learning with graduate students in business administration, law and seminary programs within a service-learning context.

  • Prepares nurses for mid- and upper-level practice and leadership positions in acute, chronic and community-based health care systems.

  • Offers course work to business administration, law and seminary students who elect a focus in health care systems.

Application for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Capital University's School of Nursing is accepting applications for the 2009 - 2010 academic year.

Financial Assistance for MSN Students

The Nursing Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) helps both full-time and part-time graduate students who are in the education concentration repay their loans. Learn more about eligibility requirements for NFLP.

MSN Concentrates

  1. Administration (with Capital's School of Management)
    Completion of this concentrate provides the requisite course work for certification in Advanced Nursing Administration through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

  2. Legal Studies (with Capital's Law School)

  3. Nursing Education
    Completion of this concentrate prepares nurses for education roles in either collegiate or health care settings.

  4. Theological Studies (with Trinity Lutheran Seminary)

Dual-Degree Options

Students also may extend their studies to earn dual degrees in:

Our program is fully accredited by the Commission on College Nursing Education (CCNE). The first class was admitted in 1994, and the first graduates completed the program in 1997.

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education 

  • 4 course certificate program for RNs with a previously completed Master's degree

Fastrack RN to MSN option

For additional information contact Connie Sasser, csasser@capital.edu or 614-236-6345.

Graduate Program Information Sessions

To register call 614-236-6345.

 Date Time Location
 September 24, 2009 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 October 29, 2009 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 December 3, 2009 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 January 28, 2010 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 Feburary 23, 2010 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 March 25, 2010 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 April 29, 2010 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
 May 27, 2010 5:00 pm Battelle Hall, Room 349
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