Develop the advanced skills and knowledge needed to confront the growing impact of diabetes. Prepare to lead, consult, and educate in diabetes treatment and prevention. The curriculum focuses on theories and evidence-based therapeutics to care for the special needs of individuals and vulnerable populations with diabetes and related conditions. Five field experiences, each connected to a specific course in your specialization, offer opportunities to put your courseroom learning into real-world action. Capella’s Diabetes Nursing specialization incorporates the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Specialization faculty combine top credentials, leadership experience, and backgrounds in frontline nursing. Capella’s multidisciplinary approach to nursing means you’ll prepare to address diabetes issues by strategically collaborating with leaders across the public administration, public safety, and health care fields. People likely to be interested in this specialization include nurses pursuing advanced roles as diabetes specialists and practitioner-scholars in a variety of research, clinical, and educational settings.

Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC and WA.

North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization