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Nursing Informatics BSN Track
Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This MSN specialization blends nursing science with computer and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately.
Students who enter the program with a bachelors degree in nursing complete the following core curriculum and then advance to the courses in the Nursing Informatics specialization.
Completion Requirements
- 35 semester credit hours
- Introductory course (1 sem. cr.)
- Core courses (12 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (16 sem. cr.)
- Capstone courses (6 sem. cr.)
Estimated time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Introductory Course
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester Credits |
| NURS 6000 | Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment | 1 |
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester Credits |
| NURS 6110 | The Nurse Leader: New Perspectives on the Profession | 3 |
| NURS 6101 | Policy and Politics in Nursing and Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 6125 | Integrating Theory and Research for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6150 | Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester Credits |
| 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 |
Capstone Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Semester Credits |
| NURS 6500 | Capstone Synthesis Practicum I | 3 |
| NURS 6510 | Capstone Synthesis Practicum II | 3 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
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