Why is Informatics Important in Nursing?
As healthcare continues to evolve, the integration of technology and data is becoming an indispensable part of patient care. Nursing Informatics is a field that merges nursing, information technology, and data management to improve healthcare outcomes. It allows nurses to streamline processes, reduce errors, and provide a higher quality of care to patients.
Through the use of informatics, nurses can access, analyze, and manage data more efficiently, leading to improved decision-making. It enhances communication, supports research, and allows for more personalized patient care. Additionally, it aids in managing the growing complexity of healthcare systems, making it a vital component in the modern healthcare landscape.
The Future of Nursing Informatics
Given the increasing reliance on technology in healthcare, the field of Nursing Informatics is projected to grow exponentially in the next decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth rate of about 9% from 2020 to 2030 for Health Information Technologists, including Nurse Informaticists, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
As a Nurse Informaticist, you will play a crucial role in advancing healthcare. You will be at the forefront of creating more efficient healthcare systems, improving patient outcomes, and paving the way for future innovations in the field.
Our Programs
Our Certificate program provides the knowledge and skills needed to be part of this exciting growth and can be focused completely on the following classes offered by the School of Nursing:
Hear from our Students
We believe in the power of shared experiences. Listen to one of our dedicated Nursing Informatics students’ stories to understand the value and impact of our program.
"Through this program program, I have really broadened my horizons as far as what it means to be an informaticist and in what areas you can work as an informaticist, and the tremendous need there is in the industry for informaticists."
—Lisa Gillmeister, RN, BSN, MS-CHI 2022 Graduate
"The Capstone Certificate was the perfect option to ease into formal education after sixteen years of full-time employment in nursing. The program provided me with the opportunity ‘get my toes wet’ before committing to the master’s degree and continue at a pace that works for me, my job, and my family."
—Sarah Wolf, RN, BSN, CCP - Capstone Certificate 2022, MS Graduate 2023