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:615-343-3246

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)

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

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   
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
383B Continuous Quality Improvement and Outcomes Measurement 2
385A Health Care Financial Management 3
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SPRING - SEMESTER II   
381E Database Design for Healthcare Applications 2
381G Consumer Healthcare Informatics 2
392A Informatics of Clinical Practice 3
392B Clinical Informatics Practicum I 2
399A Scientific Underpinnings for Advanced Nursing Practice 3
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SUMMER - SEMESTER III   
381W Project Management 3
392C Informatics of Evidence-Based Practice 2
392D Clinical Informatics Practicum II 2
395 AGPCNP Role Within the US Healthcare Delivery System 3
399B Conceptualizing and Integration of Evidence for AGPCNP 3
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  TOTAL HOURS 39