A new Master’s in Nursing Informatics program is being launched at Western Governor’s University (WGU) in Salt Lake City, UT. The program is being offered through the College of Health Professions to train students to prepare, gather, document, and analyze data to serve as a foundation for data-driven decisions.
The MSN-Nursing Informatics program will be offered online like all other degree programs at WGU. Registered nurses (RNs) and graduates who hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are eligible for the advanced training program to become career specialists in the field of nursing informatics. With the competency-based program held entirely online, working nurses can go through the coursework on their own time and complete courses as soon as they demonstrate proficiency. Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk, WGU’s National Director of Nursing, tells PRNewswire.com:
“In today’s healthcare industry, there is an increased need for nurses who understand clinical practice and how to integrate that knowledge into information systems to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and quality healthcare.”
Students in the program will learn how to apply their coursework in nursing informatics to real-world situations, helping them rely on information and communication technologies to deliver and coordinate care across multiple settings. There are two academic tracks available: RN to MSN or BSN to MSN. Applications are currently being accepted and students can begin either track starting February 1, 2017.
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