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Learn about healthcare systems and database design in healthcare informatics
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The American Nursing Association (ANA) defines nursing informatics as “the specialty that integrates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate date, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.”1 Nurses specializing in informatics help maintain and share data in order to improve patients’ quality of care. Students who have a passion for information technology and analytics may find this to be a fulfilling and rewarding path.
Our nursing informatics specialty will allow you to take courses in the implementation of healthcare systems, database design in healthcare informatics, and more to help prepare you for roles in nursing informatics.
Our nursing informatics track combine core nursing skills with information technology. WCU offers multiple programs with the nursing informatics track.
With our Nursing Informatics tracks, you will:
Preview your course of study. Your curriculum will vary depending on what program and pace (Accelerated or Working Professional) you choose. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
RN-MSN Nursing Informatics
MSN Nursing Informatics
Post-Master’s Nursing Informatics
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Total program cost varies between the accelerated and working professional program paces. Either way, if tuition is an obstacle, WCU financial aid and/or scholarship options might be available to help you move forward. Adjusted tuition is also available to active and former military members. To see tuition breakdowns and estimated supply costs, Click Here to learn more.
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Our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our online students and graduates.
WCU provides career guidance and assistance but cannot guarantee employment.
The nursing informatics track helps you develop specialized skills that can help open the door to new opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical records and health information specialists work in a variety of settings, including:
The nursing informatics track combines nursing with information technology. The track will give you the opportunity to take courses in the implementation of healthcare systems, database design in healthcare informatics, and more to help prepare you for roles in nursing informatics.
We can evaluate your previous coursework for credit. Your advisor will work with you to determine what credits can transfer into your chosen program.
Time-to-completion will very on what program and pace you choose:
A Masters in Nursing Informatics is an advanced degree that utilizes information technology and data analytics to manage and evaluate healthcare information to improve patients' quality of care.
With WCU, you can complete your Masters in Nursing Informatics degree coursework online through our flexible online MSN Nursing Informatics program.
WCU's online MSN Nursing Informatics program is offered at an accelerated pace, which lets you to earn your Masters in Nursing Informatics in as short as 24 months.
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Financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.
WCU Distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
Practice Experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP degree and Post-Master's certificate programs.
