Online MSN: Nursing Informatics Curriculum | MSN

Curriculum Details

36 total credits required

The online nursing informatics curriculum consists of 11 nursing courses, 180 hours of practicum and 45 hours of lab work. Focusing on system design and relevant data, all MSN informatics courses can be completed entirely online, while practicum hours may be completed at a pre-approved facility of your choice. The 45 lab hours will be a part of a one-time, on-campus clinical skills intensive.

The curriculum is taught by leaders in the field and focuses on improving patient outcomes and meeting healthcare organization goals through data and technology. With small class sizes, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to discuss your nursing informatics courses directly with your educators and classmates.

Core Courses

NGR 5110 Theory Application and Advanced Role Development in Nursing Credit Hours: 3

Examines the development of philosophical and theoretical bases for nursing practice. Includes the study and critique of nursing theories and theories from related disciplines. The interrelationships between nursing theory, research and practice are emphasized. This course also provides students the opportunity to begin to develop a conceptual framework for their own practice and research.

NGR 5742 Role of the APN in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Credit Hours: 3

Focus on health promotion and disease prevention trends across the adult lifespan for all populations groups.

NGR 5810 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice Credit Hours: 3

Focus on the process of scientific inquiry including scientific, pragmatic, and ethical issues of conducting research. emphasis on development of research proposals for thesis.

NGR 6891 Health Policy and Nursing Credit Hours: 3

This course offers the student an opportunity to discuss and analyze the evolution of health policies in the United States. Topics include the relationship between health policies, economics of health care and health promotion of diverse groups. Students critically analyze state, national, global and professional regulatory health policies influencing contemporary nursing practice, in general and advanced practice nursing in particular.

Informatics in Nursing and Healthcare Credit Hours: 3

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Database Design, Development and Application Credit Hours: 3

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System Design, Implementation, Evaluation, & Maintenance Credit Hours: 3

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Data Science and Data Analytics I Credit Hours: 3

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Health Budgeting and Financial Management Credit Hours: 3

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Nursing Informatics Project and Change Management Credit Hours: 3

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Nursing Informatics Capstone Practicum Credit Hours: 6

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