July 2023 University Catalog with October Addenda

Nursing Informatics Graduate Certificate

School of Nursing and Health and Sciences

The Nursing Informatics graduate certificate is designed for nursing professionals who want to increase their knowledge in delivering quality nursing care using health care technology and the many components that comprise health informatics. Using an evidence-based approach, learners address how health information systems influence strategic planning, decision making, and clinical project management.

NURS6038Evidence-Based Practice and Technology for Nursing

4

NURS6410Fundamentals of Nursing Informatics

4

NURS6412Analysis of Clinical Information Systems and Application to Nursing Practice

4

NURS6414Advancing Health Care Through Data Mining

4

NURS6416Managing the Nursing Informatics Life Cycle

4

Total

At least 20 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

Alabama residents are not eligible to enroll in this graduate certificate.

This certificate does not prepare graduates for licensure as an RN or APRN.