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Healthcare Informatics School
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: January 14th, 2010
If you are interested in the exciting and cutting-edge field of nursing informatics, you’re in luck. There are a variety of both online and campus-based nursing informatics schools. Additionally, programs range from master’s to certificate level.
Nursing Informatics Degree and Certificate Programs
Most nursing informatics programs require one to have a bachelor’s of science in nursing upon entry. The BSN is the foundation that a nursing informatics program builds upon. Master’s programs typically take between two to three years to complete, 
depending on the individual program. There are also a number of postgraduate certificate programs available in nursing informatics. These programs are usually much quicker to complete than master’s programs, taking approximately a year. However, some people prefer to obtain their master’s degree, which may make them more marketable in this field or better prepare them for career advancement.
Online Nursing Informatics Schools
Pursuing an online degree in nursing informatics is a good fit for many people who wish to continue working full time while gaining their advanced degree. Also for those who want to avoid the rush hour traffic and commuting to class, online programs offer the convenience of attending class from the comfort of home, the coffee shop, or wherever one desires. Others who find the online option to be conducive to their lifestyle are at-home moms who work in class around their already busy lifestyle. What makes nursing informatics an interesting field to pursue an online program is the very nature; the program is in a huge part focused on technology. The online modality makes sense for this type of field because chances are high students will be working mainly with technology in the healthcare setting upon completion of the program.