Nursing Informatics Area of Concentration

Nursing informatics is a combination of information science, computer science and nursing science. It includes the development, analysis, and evaluation of information systems that support, enhance and manage patient care.

Career opportunities for graduates of this specialty are numerous. Informatics nurses are involved in practice, education, research, administration, and consultation and can work in public, private, or corporate settings. The Nursing Informatics concentration stresses the development of leadership in nursing. There are three different options in Nursing Informatics; a major, a minor, and post-masters certificate. All may be completed on a full or part-time basis.

Although our courses are web-enhanced, study is a residential (in-person) curriculum.  We do not offer an online-only option at this time.  In the classroom and in practice, students have an opportunity to observe, apply, analyze, and practice processes and skills relevant to nursing informatics.

For further information or to receive an application packet, please contact Student Services:

• Phone: (412) 624-4586 or 1-888-747-0794
• E-Mail: sao50@pitt.edu