Nursing Informatics – RN Track

Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. The Nursing Informatics 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.

Applicants who have a diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are registered nurses may be accepted in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Students may be eligible to enroll in the MSN program even if all general education coursework is not complete; however, students are required to complete all general education courses before registering for core courses in the MSN program.

Completion Requirements

• 59 semester credit hours
• Introductory course (1 sem. cr.)
• Foundational courses (24 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

Foundational Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6006	Issues and Trends in Nursing	4
NURS 6010	Advancing Nursing Through Inquiry and Research	4
NURS 6015	Information and Healthcare Technologies Applied to Nursing Practice	4
NURS 6022	Topics in Clinical Nursing	4
NURS 6025	Managing a Continuum of Care for Positive Patient Outcomes	4
NURS 6030	The Practice of Population-Based Care	4

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

Course Descriptions

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.