Normal Program Length: Term-based modality - 2 years; Competency-based modality - 1 year 4 months
This program is offered online
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The Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics Specialization provides experienced nurses with the opportunity to build skills and insights for the management and use of healthcare information systems for better outcomes. This specialization explores informatics essentials-such as data management, data mining, clinical and administrative systems, and information systems-to improve patient care and maintain system integrity. Coursework covers healthcare analytics, information security, data analytics, and more.
Learn more about the Master of Science in Nursing program on the general Master of Science Nursing page
This is a post-licensure nursing program. Students must maintain an active and unencumbered registered nurse license throughout their enrollment.
This program is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any licensure or certification. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body but does assist students in understanding licensure requirements.
Visit our State Authorization and Licensure page for more information.
The Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics Specialization is offered in two different modalities (methods of delivery): term based and SIMPath (competency based). The learning outcomes, program specializations, and level of difficulty are the same for both modalities. The term based modality allows students to take courses in a traditional format. The SIMPath modality is a competency based approach that allows students to move through each course at their own pace, demonstrating a mastery of skills utilizing an array of methods.
Coursework for the MSN - Nursing Informatics Specialization is designed to help students build the foundation of insights and practical skills necessary to:
- Utilize informatics in healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluate applications that acquire, process, and report clinical and financial information to enhance patient care.
- Demonstrate data management skills that target opportunities to improve patient safety.
- Develop a detailed project management plan for evaluating, contracting, and implementing new technologies to improve health outcomes and reduce risk
Curriculum
For term based programs, at no time may a student be registered for more than four courses concurrently in a 16-week period. Concurrent course registration cannot violate progression or prerequisite requirements. Concurrent course registration is subject to course availability.
Many courses in the Master of Science in Nursing program require the completion of Practice Experience (PE) hours. These hours are out-of-classroom activities replacing traditional schoolwork that students complete during their courses.
Learn more about Practice Experience hours on the additional nursing requirements page.
