Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Nursing Informatics

Certificate: Boston, MA
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The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics prepares students to use nursing informatics concepts to support decision making, work flows, and improve healthcare outcomes.

Boston, MA
Location
Part-Time
Commitment
8-12 Months
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
Entry Terms
No
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Overview

Globally connected networks, big data, and innovative decision analytics are rapidly shaping patient care delivery and the future of healthcare systems. This program provides students an opportunity to enhance or develop expertise in nursing informatics and participate in efforts to improve population health outcomes. This inter-professional certificate program blends nursing science with knowledge and skills in information science, business management, and healthcare. Students complete the 12-credit (four-course) program in eight or 12 months. Courses in the certificate program also apply toward master’s degree requirements. This gives students the flexibility to complete a certificate and be well on the way to earning a graduate degree when they are ready to continue their education. This program prepares students to:

  • Utilize nursing informatics concepts to support decision making, work flows, and improve healthcare outcomes
  • Accelerate the transformation of data into information and knowledge
  • Design, implement, and evaluate health information systems
  • Employ evidence-based strategies to promote data integrity and security
  • Apply business, economic, and entrepreneurial principles to advance strategic business goals
  • Become an innovative informatics healthcare leader to participate in efforts to improve human health

More Details

Unique Features

  • Courses in the certificate also apply toward a Master of Science in Health Informatics.

Career Outcomes

  • Clinical analyst
  • Clinical director
  • Nurse manager
  • Clinical educator
  • Clinical nurse

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$22.6K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Complete application
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resumé
  • Purpose statement
  • Official transcripts
  • Undergraduate degree
  • RN license

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the Bouvé College of Health Sciences admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Application deadlines:

  • December 1 for spring semester
  • August 1 for fall semester

Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Nursing & Healthcare alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    • Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    • Boston Medical Center

  • What They Do

    • Healthcare Services
    • Business Development
    • Education
    • Community and Social Services
    • Operations

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Healthcare
    • Nursing
    • Hospitals
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Management

 

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