As a nursing informatics student, you’ll integrate computer science and informatics science principles with nursing practice to gain understanding of system design life cycles, data management and health care technology. You will learn to analyze data to improve health outcomes, incorporate data in practice design, support interprofessional teams and manage projects.
Online course delivery — paired with a practicum that can be completed in your workplace — offers you flexible yet comprehensive training that prepares you to gain national certification in Nursing Informatics through the American Nurse Credentialing Center. Graduates will have career opportunities such as clinical analyst, informatics nurse specialist, director of clinical informatics, clinical informatics coordinator, clinical transformation specialist, clinical informatics educator and chief nursing informatics officer.
The MSN in Nursing Informatics requires 33 credit hours and can be completed in four semesters (full-time program) or seven semesters (part-time). All didactic coursework is online, distance format.
Full-time Program of Study
1st semester
- Nurs 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health SystemsA
- Nurs 775 - Foundations in Nursing InformaticsA
- ITEC 764 - Project Management for Health Information SystemsB
- Nurs 717 - Applications of Basic Statistics for Nursing & Nursing Services ManagementB
2nd semester
- Nurs 790 - Research Methods for NursingA
- ITEC 770 - Health Database SystemsA
- Nurs 738 - Financing Health CareB
- Nurs 791 - Seminar in Clinical ResearchB
3rd semester
- Nurs 700 - Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations for NursingA
- Nurs 720 - Clinical Application of Population AnalysisA
4th semester
- Nurs 777 - Nursing Informatics Practicum*
Part-time Program of Study
1st semester
- Nurs 775 - Foundations in Nursing InformaticsA
- Nurs 717 - Applications of Basic Statistics for Nursing & Nursing Services ManagementB
2nd semester
- Nurs 790 - Research Methods for NursingA
- Nurs 738 - Financing Health CareB
3rd semester
- Nurs 700 - Theoretical & Conceptual Foundations for NursingA
4th semester
- Nurs 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health SystemsA
- ITEC 764 - Project Management for Health Information SystemsB
5th semester
- ITEC 770 - Health Database SystemsA
- Nurs 791 - Seminar in Clinical ResearchB
6th semester
- Nurs 720 - Clinical Application of Population AnalysisA
7th semester
- Nurs 777 - Nursing Informatics Practicum*
Aindicates A term, B indicates B term. If not noted, full semester course.
*Course requires clinical hours (225 total clinical hours)
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Bachelors of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited program
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Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from previous undergraduate and graduate course work
- Three (3) letters of reference from individuals with a master’s or higher in a healthcare field (Letters of recommendation cannot be used in lieu of our recommendation form)
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A personal goal statement that reflects MSN program outcomes
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Current curriculum vitae or resume
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Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of residence
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GRE not required
The MSN Nursing Informatics program only accepts students for fall entry. Applications are accepted November 1 – June 1 for fall 2022 entry. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
Apply to Graduate School
The Graduate School coordinates online applications to our master's and doctoral programs. There may be supporting materials that are required along with your online application for graduate admission, so be sure to review the requirements before you apply.
MSN program costs depend on several factors. For estimated costs, view Graduate Programs Cost Estimates 2021-2022. For the most up-to-date cost information, visit the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees website.
Financial aid is available. To determine your eligibility, complete the FAFSA form on the university’s Financial Aid website. The College of Nursing also offers general scholarships. In addition, other scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available through The Graduate School and the university’s Financial Aid and Scholarships office.
View our Ask the Expert video session with Director of Graduate Admission, Scott Ranges, and Graduate Program Faculty.
Contact Us
Phone: 803-777-9173
Email: NURSGRAD@mailbox.sc.edu
Address:
Williams-Brice Building, Room 208
1601 Greene St.
Columbia, SC 29208
Prior to entering academia, Kate Jones, DNP, RN, CENP, CCM served for more than 30 years in nursing leadership roles in home health care, hospice and community-based care settings. Her leadership roles included VP of Operations, SVP of Public Policy & Research and Chief Clinical Officer for a national home health and hospice company. She is currently on the board of directors of Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP), an accrediting body for community-based care based in Washington, DC. Jones joined the College of Nursing full-time in January 2018. She teaches nursing leadership courses in both the MSN and DNP programs.
Melissa Kupfer is the Director of Graduate Student Affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs. She also serves as the graduate student advisor for the NI program.