Yes, an MS in Nursing Informatics can lead to careers that blend both nursing and information technology. Although it might not be a direct bridge into all IT fields, this degree provides a strong foundation for roles that require both clinical and technical expertise, such as nursing informatics specialist, telehealth project manager, or health care data analyst.

Excelsior University’s MS in Nursing Informatics program is 36 credits. Your time to completion depends on the amount of credit you transfer into the program and the number of courses you take per term.

Roles for MS in Nursing Informatics graduates include clinical informatics specialist, informatics nurse, health IT project manager, and clinical informatics manager. Other common careers include informatics analyst, systems analyst, or leadership positions like chief medical information officer or chief nursing informatics officer.

Health care organizations are increasingly reliant on technology and data, which has created a strong need for nursing informatics professionals skilled in both nursing and information technology. This demand is projected to grow significantly in the coming years as technology advances.

Excelsior University’s MS in Nursing Informatics program is designed for working registered nurses and assumes a higher level of nursing experience. IT experience is helpful but not required. To apply to this program, you must hold an active and unencumbered U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) license or equivalent and provide an official transcript showing the completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, or the foreign equivalent, at an institution that was approved by ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA at the time of your attendance. Your official transcript must also show your completion of a course in statistics at the undergraduate level.