6525 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60626-5385 Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Undergraduate nursing informatics curriculum focus. The program builds on a framework of information, technology, and clinical care. The program is designed to help nursing professionals prepare, develop and improve health related information systems. The post baccalaureate certificate is for nurses who want to gain knowledge, specialize in nursing informatics or obtain national certification in this area.
Courses are available in classrooms or through distance education.
Preference for the highly competitive 12 student slots is given to advanced practice nurses who are working in informatics positions, and wish to advance both professional nursing and an informatics specialty within the context of professional nursing expertise. Within the RN-MS program, a required nursing informatics course is offered. Systems managers can assess and analyze clinical situations and health care organizations, conduct program evaluations and use research findings and technology to formulate decisions. The role integrates evaluation and analysis skills with knowledge about computer technologies and the skills of expert clinicians. Post Masters' Certificates can be obtained in either emphasis area.