Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing • Fort Lauderdale, FL • Online • $796/Credit
Nova Southeastern University offers 1 Nursing Informatics program:
- MSN
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN in Nursing Informatics | $28.7K | 4 to 5 semesters | 36 |
NSU’s online MSN concentrates its informatics content in four courses and a single capstone with clinical hours. That capstone, listed at 150 or 170 hours, falls short of the 200 faculty-supervised hours ANCC’s graduate-program pathway asks for.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSN |
| Format | Online; no campus visits listed |
| Practicum Hours | 150 or 170 (the program page lists both) |
| RN License Required | Not clearly stated for this track |
| Who It’s For | Nurses wanting a systems and project management focus within a broad MSN |
| Distinctive Coursework | User interface design, health informatics project management |
| Certification Pathway | Below ANCC’s 200-hour practicum minimum; other ANCC pathways needed |
| Tuition | $796 per credit (2026-27), plus institutional fees |
| Accreditation | CCNE (master’s); SACSCOC institutional |
| Start Terms | Fall (August 1) and winter (December 1) |
MSN in Nursing Informatics
The estimated tuition for the MSN in Nursing Informatics at Nova Southeastern University is approximately $28,656 (36 credits at $796/credit).
The program can generally be completed in four semesters, or five on NSU’s alternate plan.
MSN Curriculum
Eight of the twelve courses are a general advanced nursing core, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment; four carry the informatics content.
- NSG 5141 Introduction to Health Informatics and Project Management (3)
- NSG 5142 Health Information Systems and User Interface Design (3)
- NSG 5143 Health Informatics Project Management (3)
- NSG 5600 Nursing Informatics Capstone (3)
- NSG 5531 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
- NSG 5510 Advanced Pharmacology (3)
- NSG 5502 Advanced Health Assessment (3)
- NSG 5000, 5101, 5111, 5130, and 5220, roles, research, evidence, policy, and health promotion (15)
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The page describes 15 core and 21 informatics credits, but its course table shows 24 core and 12 informatics. The course table is used here.
- Courses run 7, 8, 14, or 16 weeks within each semester.
MSN Practicum and Capstone
- NSG 5600 Nursing Informatics Capstone: 1 didactic and 2 clinical credits.
- ⚠️ The page lists 150 clock hours over 16 weeks in one plan and 170 over 14 weeks in another, and a footnote says the program “requires 170 clinical hours.”
- The page refers to a faculty-led mentored practicum; placement arrangements are Not clearly stated.
At 150 hours over 16 weeks, the capstone averages about 9 to 10 hours a week; at 170 over 14 weeks, about 12. Either total is under ANCC’s 200-hour minimum for its graduate-program pathway, so graduates would qualify for the ANCC exam through practice hours instead.
MSN Admissions
NSU offers a bridge for applicants whose bachelor’s is not in nursing.
- Apply through NursingCAS; fall deadline August 1, winter deadline December 1.
- Applicants with a non-nursing bachelor’s need a 3.0 GPA and must first complete NSG 5000B Transition to Advanced Nursing Practice (6 credits, fall only).
- The informatics page does not state an RN license or experience requirement. NSU’s graduate admissions page covers only nurse practitioner tracks, which require an RN license and 12 to 24 months of practice.
Tuition
NSU’s 2026-27 rate for the MSN is $796 per credit, the same for all students.
| Item (2026-27) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, 36 credits | $28,656 |
| NSG 5000B bridge, 6 credits (if required) | $4,776 |
| Institutional fees | $2,985 |
| Health insurance (waivable) | $2,674 |
- Rates come from the college’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- The billing period for the $2,985 institutional fees is Not clearly stated.
- Bridge students pay for 42 credits, about $33,400 in tuition.
With fees, a BSN-prepared nurse should budget roughly $31,600 or more for the degree.
Why Choose This Nursing Informatics Program?
A reasonable choice for nurses who want a broad online MSN with an informatics focus and project management skills.
Breadth. The advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and assessment courses keep clinical content in the degree, which may suit nurses who want to stay close to bedside practice.
The trade-off. Only four courses are informatics, and the capstone hours fall below ANCC’s 200-hour pathway, so certification will depend on work experience. The conflicting hour figures need to be settled at enrollment.
Accreditation
NSU’s master’s degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the informatics concentration sits within that MSN.
Nova Southeastern University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification requires an RN license, a nursing bachelor’s, two years of RN practice, and 30 hours of informatics continuing education. One practice-hour option is a graduate informatics nursing program with at least 200 hours of faculty-supervised practicum; NSU’s 150 or 170 hours do not meet it.
Compare More Nursing Informatics Programs
See all Florida informatics programs, browse the nursing informatics school directory, or read the nursing informatics degree guide.