Master of Science (MS) — Nursing Informatics Emphasis
Improve the outcome of patients by developing and delivering user-friendly and patient-centric systems that enhance clinical workflows, inform decision making, and improve patient care.
Differentiated Student Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Nursing Informatics emphasis, graduates will be able to:
- Lead change in health care environments by integrating nursing, information, and computer sciences to support evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- Design, implement, and evaluate health information systems that enhance clinical workflows, patient safety, and organizational efficiency.
- Apply data analytics and informatics tools to improve patient outcomes and support strategic decision-making in health care delivery.
- Collaborate across clinical and technical domains to translate user needs into effective, user-centered informatics solutions.
- Demonstrate ethical leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to lifelong learning in the evolving field of digital health.
Emphasis Information
Revised Plan of Study (Starting Academic Year 26)
Legacy Plan of Study (Prior to 25)
Fall 2026
NURS 6670 – Advanced Evidence‑Based Practice and Research
NURS 6671 – Biostatistics for Evidence‑Based Practice
NURS 6102 – Human Systems Interaction
NURS 6429 – Computer Science and Database Fundamentals
Spring 2027
NURS 6672 – Advanced Population Health
NURS 6673 – Quality and Safety
NURS 6529 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
NURS 6120 – Standards in Biomedical Informatics
Summer 2027
NURS 6677 – Systems‑Based Practice and Leadership
NURS 6675 – Healthcare Finance and Economics
NURS 6676 – Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
NURS 6430 – Project Management in Health Informatics
NURS 6629 – AI Prompt Engineering
Fall 2027
NURS 6802 – Clinical Decision Support
NURS 6807 – Systems Analysis and Implementation
NURS 6833 – Master’s Practicum
Program Total Credits: 38
This is a sample program of study and is subject to change by faculty. Students are to take each course in the semester listed in this program of study.
Fall 2026
NURS 6670 – Advanced Evidence‑Based Practice and Research
NURS 6671 – Biostatistics for Evidence‑Based Practice
Spring 2027
NURS 6672 – Advanced Population Health
NURS 6673 – Quality and Safety
Summer 2027
NURS 6677 – Systems‑Based Practice and Leadership
NURS 6675 – Healthcare Finance and Economics
NURS 6676 – Information and Healthcare Technologies
Fall 2027
NURS 6429 – Computer Science and Database Fundamentals
NURS 6807 – Systems Analysis and Implementation
NURS 6102 – Human Systems Interaction
Spring 2028
NURS 6120 – Standards in Biomedical Informatics
NURS 6529 – Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Summer 2028
NURS 6430 – Project Management in Health Informatics
NURS 6629 – AI Prompt Engineering
Fall 2028
NURS 6802 – Clinical Decision Support
NURS 6833 – Master’s Practicum
Program Total Credits: 38
This is a sample program of study and is subject to change by faculty. Students are to take each course in the semester listed in this program of study.
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester
Opens: September 1
Closes: March 1, 11:59PM MT