Program Overview

Nursing Informatics Certificate Program

Overview

The Post-Professional Certificate in Nursing Informatics is a combination of cognitive science, computer science, information science, and nursing science. It includes the development, analysis, and evaluation of information systems that support, enhance, and manage patient care. Informatics nurses are involved in practice, education, research, administration, and consultation and can work in public, private, or corporate settings. Career opportunities for graduates of this specialty are numerous.

Curriculum Format

• Part-time (~ 4 terms)
• Online
• 15 Credits
• 240 Practicum Hours (minimum)

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Post-Professional Certificate in Nursing Informatics are prepared to:

• Analyze clinical information systems for adoption by healthcare systems
• Manage projects in a multidisciplinary integrated healthcare informatics environment
• Consult with companies in the design of healthcare information systems
• Plan and develop informatics applications for telehealth, consumer health, and community-based care

Admission Criteria

• Valid registered nurse license in US State/Territory or location where clinical experiences are performed
• MSN, DNP or higher nursing degree (from ACEN, NLN, or CCNE accredited program)
• GPA 3.0 in the MSN, DNP or higher nursing degree
• Satisfactory resume
• Pre-admission interview
• Complete online application
• International applicants: see specific admission requirements
• Fall term admission

Curriculum

• NURSP 2075 - Introduction to Health Informatics
• NURSP 2076 - Clinical Information Systems
• NURSP 2070 - Information Technology Project Management
• NURSP 2085 - Nursing Informatics Practicum 1
• NURSP 2086 - Nursing Informatics Practicum 2

Total Credits: 15

Related Programs

• MSN in Nursing Informatics
• Nursing Informatics Minor