MINNEAPOLIS, — Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers, has announced an educational alliance with the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). As part of this alliance, members of the NBNA and their immediate family members are eligible for reduced tuition at Capella University.
The NBNA is a non-profit organization representing 150,000 African American registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses, nursing students and retired nurses from the USA, Eastern Caribbean, Africa and Canada, with 92 chartered chapters in 35 states.
“NBNA is excited about our educational alliance with Capella University. The goal of the alliance aligns with the recommendation from the 2010 Institute of Medicine Report on the Future of Nursing to increase the number of nurses prepared at the advanced level by 2020”, said Dr. Deidre Walton, NBNA President.” “The educational flexibility in the online nursing programs that Capella offers and the scholarships offered by NBNA will help nurses to become better prepared for 21st century nursing practice.”
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. Over 70 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 145 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 22 certificate programs. Approximately 35,000 learners were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2013, from all 50 states and 61 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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