Master of Science in Nursing - Informatics

The health care industry is technology intensive. It uses technology to develop new innovations that will assist in the cure and rehabilitation of individuals.

For individuals who wish to pursue careers related to nursing, the degree program Master of Science in Nursing, with concentration on Informatics, is now offered by University of Phoenix. The degree program puts emphasis on the employment of IT in health care. It looks at the social implications of informatics, thereby allowing professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the use of IT in the healthcare industry.

The degree program hopes to assist students on how they can design, construct, implement, manage, maintain and assess health information systems. It allows them to assess newly built technologies, and determine whether it is appropriate for their particular field. It also enables to review existing technologies and determine whether it still meets the needs of the organization. Students will also learn how to develop proposals for improvement.