Welcome to the Graduate Program

The graduate program seeks excellent nurses in pursuit of advancing their nursing education.

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MSN Programs

Our MSN concentrations provide students the opportunity to learn from award winning nursing and interprofessional faculty to become leaders in their chosen field.

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Doctoral Programs

Our Doctoral Programs provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to advance health care by applying evidence to practice and by generating new evidence to fill practice gaps.

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Post-Graduate Certificates

Our post-graduate certificate concentrations provide students with the pathways to expand their expertise to serve a wider patient population.

Amy S. D. Lee, DNP, ARNP, WHNP-BC

Welcome to the CCN Graduate Program!

The Capstone College of Nursing is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities nationwide by preparing nurse leaders through advanced graduate education at the master’s and doctoral levels.

Our MSN graduates provide advanced care across the lifespan as Family Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, lead healthcare organizations as Nurse Executives, and prepare the next generation of nurses as Nurse Educators. The Master’s Entry into the Profession of Nursing program equips second-degree students to enter the profession and meet the nation’s growing healthcare needs.

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates apply evidence-based interventions to improve the quality of care for populations; EdD graduates address the nursing faculty shortage by educating and mentoring future nurses; and PhD graduates in Nursing Science generate innovative solutions to the most pressing health challenges. Together, these degree pathways prepare nurses with advanced knowledge and skills to become leaders in their fields.

Committed to accessibility, we deliver these programs through high-quality, distance-accessible formats. We believe nurses are creative, dedicated, and innovative professionals who have the power to transform healthcare and society. Our faculty and staff foster a supportive learning environment designed to inspire your growth and success.

We invite you to imagine your future with us—and to take the next step toward achieving it at the Capstone College of Nursing.

Paige Johnson, PhD, MSN, RN
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, Associate Professor