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Capella University Launches Groundbreaking Direct Assessment Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
New program rounds out the University’s nursing portfolio with offerings at the doctoral level in Capella’s signature learning format, FlexPath, as well as a
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew program rounds out the University’s nursing portfolio with offerings at the doctoral level in Capella’s signature learning format, FlexPath, as well as a new non-degree nurse leadership development series\n\n MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCapella University, an online higher education institution serving working adults, is now offering its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in a competency-based, direct assessment format. The DNP in direct assessment format was approved earlier this year by the Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council (IAC) and Capella University is the first to offer a direct-assessment, competency-based DNP, when compared with the 10 largest universities conferring doctoral nursing degrees*. This new modality for the DNP rounds out the full portfolio of nursing degree programs at Capella offered in its signature FlexPath direct assessment learning format, which already includes RN-to-BSN and MSN programs.\n\n\nThrough the self-paced FlexPath format, which has over 10,000 graduates, students can personalize their learning by customizing a schedule to fit their lives. Students can take one or two courses at a time during the coursework phase of the program and complete as many courses as they want in 12 weeks for one tuition fee**. In the DNP program with FlexPath, students will also be able to set their own deadlines, manage costs and leverage their work experience to advance at their own pace.\n\n\n“On-demand education is the future and Capella University is already there with FlexPath,” said Dick Senese, President of Capella University. “I’m proud today to welcome into our portfolio the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program in a direct assessment format. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it painfully clear how nurse leaders influence patient care and outcomes every day. It is critical that they are provided flexible education options to further expand their practice.”\n\n\nThe American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) notes that nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with more than 3.8 million registered nurses nationwide. Employment for registered nurses is projected to grow 12% between 2018 and 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.\n\n\n“We know nurses in leadership positions are looking ...