Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University | Vanderbilt University Medical Center  
Nursing Informatics Program
334 Frist Hall
461 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37240
Office: 615.343.3426

Admissions
Godchaux Hall 207
461 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37240
615.322.3800Toll Free 1.888.333.9192
 

Nursing Informatics

Multiple Entry Options

Program Length (full-time study)

Non-nurses 3 semesters pre-specialty + 3 semesters NI courses
ASN or diploma RNs 2 semesters RN pre-specialty + 3 semesters NI courses
BSN RNs 3 semesters NI courses
Post-master’s Program length & courses determined by individual portfolio analysis

Sample Full-time Curriculum Plans for Specialty Year

CLINICAL SYSTEMS

Semesters based on full-time study. Part-time study also available. See our Student Handbook for two-year and three-year part-time options.

FALL - SEMESTER I   
300 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice 2
303 Health Care Delivery Systems 2
381a Introduction to Health Informatics 3
381b Networks and Internet Applications for Healthcare Providers 2
381c Web Development for Healthcare Applications 3
381d Desktop Maintenance 1
    13
SPRING - SEMESTER II   
301 Research Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice 3
381e Database Design for Healthcare Applications 2
381f Seminar in Nursing Informatics 1
383 Continuous Quality Improvement and Outcomes Measures 2
392a Informatics of Clinical Practice 3
392b Clinical Informatics Practicum I 2
    13
SUMMER - SEMESTER III   
302 Theory, Research, and Advanced Nursing Practice: Integration and Application 2
304 Transitions to the Advanced Practice Role 1
381g Consumer Healthcare Informatics 2
381w Project Management 3
392c Informatics of Evidence-Based Practice 3
392d Clinical Informatics Practicum II 2
    13
  TOTAL HOURS 39

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATICS

Semesters based on full-time study. Part-time study also available. See our Student Handbook for two-year and three-year part-time options.

FALL - SEMESTER I   
300 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice 2
303 Health Care Delivery Systems 2
381a Introduction to Health Informatics 3
381b Networks and Internet Applications for Healthcare Providers 2
381c Web Development for Healthcare Applications 3
381d Desktop Maintenance 1
    13
SPRING - SEMESTER II   
301 Research Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice 3
381e Database Design for Healthcare Applications 2
381f Seminar in Nursing Informatics 1
393a Curriculum Strategies for Health Professional Education 3
393b Educational Informatics Practicum I 2
  Elective 2
    13
SUMMER - SEMESTER III   
302 Theory, Research, and Advanced Nursing Practice: Integration and Application 2
304 Transitions to the Advanced Practice Role 1
381g Consumer Healthcare Informatics 2
381w Project Management 3
393c Educational Evaluation for Learning in the Health Professions 3
393d Educational Informatics Practicum II 2
    13
  TOTAL HOURS 39