Nursing informatics is a combination of cognitive science, computer science, information science, and nursing science. It includes the development, analysis, and evaluation of information systems augmented by technologies that support, enhance and manage patient care.
In practice, students have an opportunity to observe, apply, analyze, and practice processes and skills relevant to nursing informatics. The Nursing Informatics concentration stresses the development of leadership in nursing.
Career opportunities for graduates with this specialty are numerous. Informatics nurses are involved in practice, education, research, administration, and consultation and can work in public, private, or corporate settings.
There are three different options in Nursing Informatics: a major, a minor, and Post-Professional certificate. All may be completed on a full or part-time basis.
Informatics Online
Building on the strength and reputation of its graduate programs, the School of Nursing is offering a Master of Science in Nursing with the Nursing Informatics area of concentration online.
The interactive online classroom, led by University of Pittsburgh faculty, provides opportunities for active learning, discussion, problem solving, debating, critical thinking, research, networking, and community building.
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