If you have an active RN license and a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, our Nursing Bridge Program helps experienced nurses like you earn your MSN degree — saving you time and money. You’ll start with three BSN courses and then move into the program specialty that fits your career goals.
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online MSN/INF degree
Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics
online msn degree
Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics
Master's degree
16 months
Approximate Program Length
34
Total Credits
$540
Cost per Credit
Online
Format
Learn how to analyze data to inform decision-making and patient outcomes. The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics prepares you to function in nursing informatics leadership roles, specialize in the design and use of electronically stored data to influence quality in care delivery and provide evidence of meeting quality, compliance and regulatory standards and requirements. Graduates may be eligible to sit for Informatics Nursing Certification Exam and should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center for eligibility requirements.
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Leadership
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Information Systems
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Research
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Advocacy
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Advanced Nursing Practice
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Operations
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Continuous Quality Improvement
Nurse Bridge Program
Courses
Courses
Students must have:
- A valid, unrestricted/unencumbered RN license in all states where they hold an active nursing license
- An undergraduate degree or higher with an upper division major in nursing from a school with approved institutional accreditation
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for an online Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics.
What you'll learn
When you earn your online Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics degree you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.
What you’ll learn:
- Integrate theoretical, organizational, and systems leadership concepts into healthcare resources for diverse populations
- Evaluate organizational processes, systems, and utilization of current technologies to support continuous quality improvement and promote safe patient outcomes
- Appraise theory and evidence-based research to transform professional nursing practice
- Synthesize the principles of healthcare policy, regulation, accreditation, and ethics to advocate for change within populations
- Integrate evidence-based guidelines and interprofessional collaboration to improve healthcare for diverse populations in local, national, and global settings
- Implement informatics data and technical systems to improve client-centered and culturally diverse healthcare outcomes
- Use the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to design systems that disseminate data to support decision-making
Program Purpose Statement
This is a post-licensure nursing program designed for nurses with current RN licensure who desire to obtain a Master of Science degree in Nursing with a focus on Nursing Informatics (MSN/INF). The program prepares the graduate to function in nursing informatics leadership roles; specialize in the design and use of electronically stored data to influence quality in care delivery; and provide evidence of meeting quality, compliance, and regulatory standards and requirements. Students may be eligible to sit for the Informatics Nursing Certification Exam and should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center for eligibility requirements.
Careers & Outcomes
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics?
An MSN/INF can help prepare you to be a:
- Clinical Director
- Clinical Manger
- Nursing Director
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, projected job growth for medical and health service managers is much faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Career Services for Life®
Get career coaching, resumé building and interview prep, for life. While outside career advising can cost over $200 an hour, at University of Phoenix it’s built right into your degree at no added cost.
You don’t have to go it alone.
You’ll have a team of advisors invested in your success from day one — dedicated to helping you build your confidence and a personalized career plan you can stick with.
Tools and resources available 24/7/365
We're a university built for the busy. Build your resumé, prepare for an interview and plan your career — whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Networking & mentorship
Through virtual job fairs and networking with the alumni community, we've made it easy to tap into the experience and connections of your peers and colleagues at the University.
Tuition
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
Save time and money on your degree
Credit transfer made easy
Earn your degree faster, and for less, with eligible transfer credits.
Need some help?
Our enrollment representatives can help answer your questions, so you can make an informed choice about going back to school.
Student Experience
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Accreditation & Faculty
Accreditation & Faculty
Count on the quality of your education
Programmatic Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and this program is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN®)
- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education , 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
real-world faculty
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Current RN license required.
*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.