Nursing Informatics
The convergence of information technology with healthcare has enormous potential. Dramatic improvements in the quality and delivery of healthcare for patients and practitioners as a direct result of information technology is emerging and will play a significant long-term role in improving patient care as new technologies emerge.
Improve Your Career Prospects While Helping Patients and Practitioners
This program can prepare you to effectively use information technology to enhance decision-making in various healthcare settings. Coursework for this program blends nursing science with computer and information science, and focuses on core concepts in nursing informatics, knowledge and information management, and effective project management. Gain the knowledge to integrate data, information, and knowledge to support decision-making processes that positively affect patients and practitioners.
Courses (17 sem. cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 6000 | Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment* | 1 |
| NURS 6400 | Informatics in Nursing and Healthcare | 4 |
| NURS 6410 | Information and Knowledge Management | 4 |
| NURS 6420 | Supporting Workflow in Healthcare Systems | 4 |
| NURS 6430 | Project Management: Healthcare Information Technology | 4 |
For assistance deciding which certificate fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Other Recommended Programs
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Ph.D. in Public Health
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- M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
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*Not required for graduates of Walden University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
