The practice of electronic record-keeping in the healthcare industry has created a need for nurses who have a passion for serving others and who can develop, manage, and analyze data. The Regis College MS in Nursing Leadership and Health Informatics teaches students how to use health information technology to improve patient care and be an advocate for those in need.
Gaining Experience
A required mentorship allows you to apply classroom learning in a professional setting where you will develop your skills, learn from professionals working in the field and build your professional network. Recent placements include Mass General Brigham-Brigham and Women's Hospital, Faulkner Hospital and Joslin Diabetes Center.
Graduates of the program propel into leadership roles in hospitals, insurance firms, biotech, and public health settings. Recent alumni are currently working at Boston Children's Hospital, Arbour Health Systems, and the Boston Medical Center.
$100,000
Average starting salary for Informatics Nurses
Curriculum and Application Requirements
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Informatics is designed for nurses seeking a career working in the field of health informatics. Employment post-graduation typically involves working as a nurse informaticist in a provider, vendor, insurance, biotech, or public health setting.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 601 Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NU 605 Concepts in Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 631 Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice (Prerequisite NU 601) | 3 |
| HP 648 Strategic Management in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives | 3 |
| HP 635 Health Information Systems | 3 |
| NU 716 Culture and Health Perspectives (offered in summer only) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 608 Health Care Quality Management | 3 |
| HP 622 Economics of Health Care | 3 |
| NU 623 Regulatory Issues in Nursing (leadership 40 hours) Prerequisite NU 605 | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HP 641 Health Informatics (Mentorship 100 hours) | 3 |
| NU 710 Informatics | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
Application Requirements
The Master of Science Nursing Leadership and Informatics is designed for students with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Completed application form, transcripts from undergraduate degree, and all prerequisite courses
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Completed prerequisites
- Resume, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation
- Interview
- A history of an unencumbered registered nurse license is required
Please note that the GRE is not required for the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership Program.
36
Credits
$1,275
Per Credit
$45,900
Total Tuition*
* Does not include fees. Based on the academic year 2022-2023. Cost per credit and total cost subject to inflation.
For more information on the program, please contact the graduate admission counselor:
