Program Details
The Nursing Informatics track of this online Master of Science in Nursing program gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and manage healthcare data. Graduates have the ability to support clinicians and patients with decision making and help improve health outcomes.
This nurse informatics degree online combines principles of computer science and informatics science with nursing practice. Students gain a solid understanding of system design life cycles, data management, and healthcare technology. Coursework prepares graduates for national certification in Nursing Informatics through the American Nurse Credentialing Center.
Graduates have found employment in roles such as:
- Clinical analyst
- Informatics nurse specialist
- Director of clinical informatics
- Clinical informatics educator
- Chief nursing informatics officer
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of South Carolina-Columbia 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
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Must have a BSN from a nationally accredited program and unencumbered RN license
Restricted States
Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming