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The Master of Science in Nursing Informatics program is designed to give nurses the skills they need to work in the field of data mining and management with a goal of providing a higher level of patient care. This program prepares nurses for leadership roles at work.

Degrees in Nursing

This program will be a good choice for students who are able to think logically and who are interested in learning more about how the principles of project management apply to the healthcare field. Students in this program learn about healthcare issues while getting a good foundation in the field of information technology. Examples of the courses you would be taking as a Master of Science – Informatics major include the following:

• Clinical and Administrative Systems
• Data Mining
• Diverse Populations and Healthcare
• Health Informatics
• Healthcare Systems
• Information Security and Privacy in Healthcare Environments
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management
• Modern Organizations and Healthcare
• Project and Change Management
• Research Design
• Theoretical Foundations

Career Options

A graduate from a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics is ready for these types of careers:

• Chief Information Officer
• Chief Security Officer
• Consultant
• IT Department Director
• Project Manager
• Systems/Application Analyst