Nursing Informatics
Offered by : Bruanwald College of Medical Science
Duration : 4 Years (Full-Time)
Location : United States
Est. Course Fees : $19640
Program Overview
Nursing Informatics is a specialized field that combines nursing science with information technology to improve patient care outcomes. It focuses on managing healthcare data, improving clinical workflows, and supporting evidence-based decision-making through electronic systems. This program prepares nurses to work in roles that bridge clinical practice and digital health innovations, such as EHR (Electronic Health Records) implementation, data analysis, and healthcare IT project management.
At Bruanwald College of Medical Science, students in this program will gain hands-on experience with health informatics tools, data privacy standards (like HIPAA), and clinical decision support systems. This training enhances both patient safety and healthcare quality in modern clinical environments.
Focus Areas
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
- Clinial Decision Support Systems
- Health Data Analytics & Reporting
- Nursing Workflow Optimization
- Health Information Systems Integration
- HIPAA & Data Privacy ComplianceTelehealth & Mobile Health TechnologiesEvidence-Based Practice Using Informatics
Typical Curriculum
The Bachelor of Health Information Management (BHIM) curriculum is designed to provide foundational knowledge & practical skills across various healthcare domains.
Core subjects include:
- Improving patient outcomes through technology.
- Foundations of Nursing Informatics
- Health Information Systems
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Data Management and Analytics
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Health IT Standards & Interoperability
- Cybersecurity in Healthcare
- Ethics and Legal Aspects
- Project Management in Health IT
- Telehealth & Emerging Technologies
