Program Overview

Introduction to the AI in Nursing and Health Care Certificate Program

The AI in Nursing and Health Care Certificate program is a 9-credit-hour, online certificate designed to equip nurses and health care professionals with AI skills for patient care, workflow efficiency, and health care leadership.

Program Details

Program Format

The program is offered part-time, with one course per semester.

Program Length

The program is 3 semesters long, totaling 9 credit hours.

Program Delivery

The program is delivered in a web-based format, with a completion certificate awarded upon finishing the program.

Target Audience

• Nurses and health care professionals seeking career advancement
• Graduate students in nursing or health fields

Why Choose This Program?

• First-of-its-kind program in Texas
• Flexible, online format for working professionals
• Gain marketable skills to advance your career

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of basic AI concepts through real-world applications in nursing and health care practice.
2. Critically evaluate the benefits, challenges, and best practices of AI applications in nursing and health care.
3. Utilize strategies to stay current with emerging AI technologies.
4. Discuss ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations to promote ethical, accountable, and patient-centered AI adoption in nursing and health care.
5. Create action plans for integrating AI solutions into nursing and health care practice (e.g., nursing workflow, education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement efforts).

Program Structure

The certificate consists of three courses (9 credit hours), each delivered in a fully online format:

• Core Course: N395: AI in Nursing and Health Care
• Electives:
  • N395: AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support
  • N395: AI-Assisted Documentation and Workflow Optimization in Health Care

Admission Requirements

All students interested in applying for graduate study in The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing must meet the admission requirements established by the University’s Graduate School and the School of Nursing. Applicants are expected to be graduates of accredited colleges or universities. Below are the minimum requirements for admission:

1. Degree: A BSN degree or an associate degree in nursing and a baccalaureate degree outside of nursing or a health-care related bachelor’s degree.
2. GPA: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable GPA in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses) and any graduate work completed
3. Recommendations: 1 required
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Curriculum Vitae/resume

Application Procedures

Applicants must complete the online application. The online application is data entry only. All supporting application documents are uploaded on the My Status page after the application is paid and submitted.

Supporting Documents

1. Official transcripts dated one year or less, from all four-year institutions attended.
2. Official transcripts dated one year or less, for an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), if applicable.
3. Curriculum Vitae: Readable, 12-point font, 1-inch margins
4. Personal Statement: Maximum two (2) pages. Readable, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
5. Recommendations: 1 required / 1 maximum
6. Official TOEFL scores taken within the past two years (for International Applicants only).

Tuition & Fees

• Application Fee: $65
• Tuition – Amount paid each semester is determined by the number of courses taken (1 or 2 courses)
  • 3 credit hours: $2,000
  • Total Tuition - 9 credit hours: $6,000
• Textbook, resources used, and cost varies by course and instructor.

Acceptance to Graduate Programs in Nursing

The School of Nursing Admission committee begins reviews after each of the application deadlines. All application materials are required to be submitted by the program’s application deadline; files that remain incomplete will not be reviewed or acted upon by the committee.

Applicants will be notified of the admission decision. Decisions are communicated in the following ways:

1. Admission offers are sent via email by the School of Nursing.
2. Official admission decision e-letters from the Graduate Admissions Office are available on the application Status Check page.

Acceptance by both the School of Nursing and the Office of Graduate Studies is necessary before enrollment is permitted.