Are you a registered nurse (RN) who wants to learn about technology's role in health information systems? Do you seek administrative skills in the field? If so, then consider the University of Phoenix accredited Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Informatics.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Kind of Program Is It?

    The Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Informatics is designed to build on the knowledge and skills of nursing professionals. Enrolled students have the chance to develop leadership skills in communication, budgeting, and program development and evaluation. Within the informatics specialization, students have the opportunity to examine how computerized systems and data administration practices relate to health care environments. Students must complete a 60-hour field experience as well as a project in which they create a health care system business plan. This program is available at University of Phoenix campuses and online.

    What Are the Prerequisites?

    You should be a licensed registered nurse. Applicants to University of Phoenix graduate programs should have already earned a bachelor's degree.

    What Are the Course Requirements?

    This master's degree program requires the completion of graduate-level credits. Nine of these credits will be devoted to the informatics concentration.

    Nursing core courses

    • HCS 504: Introduction to Graduate Study in Health Sciences/Nursing
    • NUR 513: Theoretical Foundations of Practice
    • NUR 518: Analysis of Research Reports
    • NUR 531: Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care
    • HCS 587: Creating Change Within Organizations
    • NUR 544: Population-Focused Health Care
    • NUR 590A: Nursing Practicum A
    • HCS 571: Financial Resource Management
    • NUR 587: Leadership and Management in Nursing and Health Care
    • NUR 542: Dynamics of Family Systems
    • NUR 598: Research Utilization Project
    • NUR 590B: Nursing Practicum B

    Informatics concentration courses

    • HCI 500: Concepts of Health Care Informatics
    • HCI 510: Systems Life Cycle
    • HCI 520: Data Management and Design

    Advanced Degrees

    Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Informatics program could be able to earn specialized certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Additionally, those interested in gaining advanced research and scholarly skills may decide to pursue a related doctoral degree.

    Health-related degrees that can be sought include, but are not limited to:

    • Ph.D. in Nursing
    • Doctor of Health Administration