Nursing Informatics (MSN)

Nursing Informatics: Part-Time / Full-Time

Note: Degree requirements effective for enrolled students beginning Fall 2023. All enrolled students, including matriculating students prior to Fall 2023, can review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion with our degree audit and advisement tool, Degree Works.

The MSN Nurse Informatics program admits students on a rolling basis. Completed applications should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester in which a student is applying.

Application requirements include:

• Online application.
• College transcripts.
• 1 Letter of recommendation and 2 additional names with contact information.
• Copy of current, unencumbered professional nursing license.
• Resume which includes a description of professional nursing and clinical experience.
• Short statement on career goals.

• Demonstrate the skills necessary to integrate technology and use information systems to support evidence-based decision-making
• Analyze current regulations and practices around healthcare and clinical data
• Perform data analysis and report writing related to both patient and/or system outcomes
• Analyze workflow processes in various clinical settings in order to improve the healthcare delivery process
• Manage communications and relationships between system developer and interprofessional clinical users to support system and patient outcomes

• Q: Do I need professional experience in order to be admitted?
  A: No- You can apply for admission as soon as you complete your BSN program.
• Q: Do I need any prior IT or technology background in order to start the program?
  A: No- All that's needed is an interest in applying technology and data to a healthcare setting.
• Q: How is the program delivered?
  A: Coursework is offered 100% online and is available in part-time and full-time formats.
• Q: When can I start?
  A: Applications are accepted for the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
• Q: Do I need to take the GRE in order to apply?
  A: No- the GRE is not required for admission.
• Q: If I'm using my employer's tuition reimbursement program, can my tuition bills be deferred until after the semester?
  A: Yes. Completion of the Application for Deferment will enable you to defer 75% of your tuition and fee charges (after paying 25% down) until 45 days after the conclusion of the semester. During this time, you should be able to secure reimbursement from your employer. The remaining payment will be drawn from your account automatically through the payment plan 45 days after the end of the semester, unless paid prior to that date. More information available here under the 'Tuition Statements, Charges, and Payments' section. If you have any questions, you can contact the Student Billing Office at 570-389-4013 or studentbilling@commonwealthu.edu.

• Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Scholarship Program
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Johnson and Johnson
• Teach.com
• Nurse Journal