Program Details
Graduate from the online MSN in Nursing Informatics from FAMU in just over one year, qualified for certification as an informatics nurse (RN-BC) through the ANCC.
Throughout the program, you’ll build a base of advanced nursing skills in policy, research, disease prevention and advanced nursing role development.
Then, you’ll learn how to integrate nursing knowledge, information and computer science to enhance clinical systems and improve clinical workflows and the quality of patient care.
Study topics such as:
- Informatics in nursing healthcare
- Database design, development and application
- System design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance
- Data science and data analytics
- Health budgeting and financial management
- Nursing informatics project and change management
At the end of the experience, you’ll complete a practicum to build expertise and move into advanced positions faster. According to the 2020 HIMSS Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey, nearly 50% of informaticists, 6% more than six years ago, reported a salary above $100,000. In addition, health information managers and chief informatics managers report salaries of $150,694 and $298,900, respectively, according to Salary.com.
FAMU’s online MSN in Nursing Informatics is ranked among the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for 2023 by U.S. News and World Report.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Criminal Background Check
Additional Info
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (in the last 60 semester hours of study) and/or (b) minimum GRE score of 300 (150 verbal and 150 quantitative).