Program Details
The Master of Science in Nursing online degree focusing on Nursing Informatics allows nurses to improve patient care and outcomes through information technology. Students in this program learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate electronic information systems to benefit patients and healthcare professionals.
The Nurse Informatics degree online specializes in integrating nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences. As technology continues to advance and be increasingly incorporated into healthcare, Nursing Informatics specialists will have a significant role in the decision-making process. Graduates can find employment in settings ranging from healthcare organizations to businesses that develop and sell healthcare information technology.
Students in this degree program learn how to:
- Analyze nursing information requirements
- Design system alternatives
- Manage information technology
- Identify and implement user-training strategies
- Evaluate effectiveness of clinical and/or management information systems
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Maryland-Baltimore is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Current unencumbered RN license