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Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care. This 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, A.D.N., or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. program in Nursing, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses. Students then progress on to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.
Completion Requirements
- 65 semester credit hours
- Foundational courses (25 sem. cr.)
- Core courses (18 sem. cr.)
- Specialization courses (16 sem. cr.)
- Capstone courses (6 sem. cr.)
Estimated time to completion: less than 3 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 866-492-5336.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: June 23. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
General Education Requirements
The admissions department must evaluate the completion of the following general education requirements (minimum 45 semester credits):
| Course Title | Credits |
| Communication* | 9 |
| Humanities | 6 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 9 |
| Mathematics and Science** | 15 |
| Introductory Statistics Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Call an enrollment advisor at 866-492-5336 to discuss how Walden can help you meet these requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 6000 | Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment | 1 |
| NURS 6005 | Nursing Roles for Today and Tomorrow | 4 |
| NURS 6010 | Advancing Nursing Through Inquiry and Research | 4 |
| NURS 6015 | Information and Health Care Technologies Applied to Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 6020 | Healing Therapies in Nursing Practice | 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 | Credits |
| NURS 6100 | Understanding Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NURS 6110 | The Nurse Leader: New Perspectives on the Profession | 3 |
| NURS 6120 | Linking Theory to Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 6130 | Evidence-Based Practice Through Research | 3 |
| NURS 6140 | Ethical and Legal Views of the Changing Health Care System | 3 |
| NURS 6150 | Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 6400 | Informatics in Nursing and Health Care | 4 |
| NURS 6410 | Information and Knowledge Management | 4 |
| NURS 6420 | Supporting Workflow in Health Care Systems | 4 |
| NURS 6430 | Project Management: Health Care Information Technology | 4 |
Capstone Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NURS 6500 | Synthesis Project | 3 |
| NURS 6510 | Synthesis Practicum | 3 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
