Nursing Informatics Track
Drive innovation across healthcare systems
Trine's Master of Science in nursing (MSN) nursing informatics track is designed for nurses who are interested in the intersection of healthcare, technology and data. This fully online, flexible program allows you to continue working while advancing your education, with completion in as few as four semesters.
Apply informatics principles to real-world healthcare settings
The curriculum of the nursing informatics track focuses on data management, healthcare systems, quality improvement and the use of technology to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. You will receive guidance throughout your practicum experiences, applying informatics principles to real-world healthcare or organizational settings. With this track, you will be prepared to lead initiatives that enhance workflow efficiency, support evidence-based practice and drive innovation across healthcare systems.
Track competencies
All MSN graduates share advanced core outcomes, followed by track-specific outcomes. Upon completion of the MSN program, graduates will:
- Synthesize advanced nursing knowledge by integrating advanced scientific, theoretical and specialty knowledge to improve healthcare outcomes across diverse populations and systems.
- Lead systems change by designing, implementing and evaluating system-level initiatives that improve quality, safety and equity in healthcare delivery.
- Translate and generate evidence by translating research into practice and contributing to scholarship that advances nursing and healthcare outcomes.
- Influence health policy and advocacy by analyzing and influencing healthcare policy to advance population health, equity and the nursing profession.
- Demonstrate advanced professional identity by modeling ethical leadership, accountability and interprofessional collaboration in advanced nursing roles.
- Leverage advanced informatics and technology by evaluating and optimizing healthcare technologies and data systems to enhance clinical decision-making and healthcare delivery.
Nursing informatics track-specific competencies:
- Improve clinical workflow and patient outcomes by designing and evaluating informatics solutions.
- Analyze healthcare data to guide organizational decision-making.
- Lead implementation of health information technologies.
- Ensure data integrity, privacy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders in technology-driven initiatives.