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Specializes in Telemetry, Medical Surgical, Dialysis.

Are there any former, current or prospective students out there who can give their opinions on Capella University? Thank you.

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Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

I have no experience with Capella, but when I mentioned they had contacted me about their DNP program my husband got a little huffy. Something about harassing students to apply, but then not vesting in their outcomes. I will have to see if I can get more information on that for you.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Medical Surgical, Dialysis.

Actually I did speak to an admissions counselor and their students get a 10% discount if they are a member of ANA. They have some interesting MSN specializations.

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Specializes in critical care: cardiac cath lab/ER/ICU.

I am currently enrolled in the BSN to MSN educator degree. Some of the classes are fluff, but for the most part, pretty rigorous depending on the professor you have.

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Specializes in Telemetry, Medical Surgical, Dialysis.

GinRN777, can you elaborate on the programs being "fluff"? I'm interested in the MSN diabetes specialization and I know that will be rigorous also. All the best.

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Call them before you do all of your research (this applies to Walden U as well....) and make sure that they accept students in your state. I spent considerable time online researching RN-MSN programs, comparing tuition, outcomes, etc then called for information only to hear from both of these schools, "I'm sorry, students in North Carolina are ineligible for these programs". (NC may be only excluded from the programs I was inquiring about)

Charlotte

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I am a current student in Capella University's MSN education track program and I have had nothing but a great experience at Capella! The program is rigorous and is on par with any other university's standards. The instructors are always available when needed for questions and feedback, and the "fluff" courses that everyone has spoken about are there to make you dive more deeply into the issues that nursing is currently facing so that you will be a well-rounded MSN nurse upon graduation. During the enrollment process I was never once harassed by any one from Capella and felt nothing but support by their academic enrollment and advising team. They made my transtion smooth and easy! I would highly recommend you look into their online program!

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Specializes in Disease Management, CCP Certified..

I am in the process of enrolling in the RN-BSN program at Capella, and considering the combined BSN/MSN option for nursing leadership and administration. My target start date is this upcoming July. Anyone else out there starting in July? I'd love to find other students and would also love to hear from someone in the MSN program to get some feedback on that as well. My only reservation about the MSN program is getting overloaded with practicum hours as I already work full time and have a busy family. I'm really excited about finally getting my BSN (graduated with ASN almost 10 years ago). Thanks :)

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I have just been accepted into Capella's MSN Nurse Educator program and I start 9/2/13. I am excited and so far the application/enrollment experience has been excellent!

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Hello AKTHD and Brittany, how do you like the MSN-Ed at Capella so far? I start today. Any advice you could share? This question is open to anyone who can give me some insight or their perspective on the program please. Thank you!

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For someone working part time do you think 3 classes is doable? How do like the program so far?

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I am considering Capella's DNP Education program. Anyone out there have any information???

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