College of Nursing • Chicago, IL • Online • $750/Credit (January 2026)
Chamberlain University offers 1 Nursing Informatics program:
- MSN, Nursing Informatics Specialty Track
Program Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN, Nursing Informatics | $27.0K | As few as 6 semesters | 36 |
Chamberlain’s online informatics MSN is 36 credits, half advanced-nursing core and half informatics, ending in a 216-hour informatics nurse specialist practicum and a two-course concluding graduate experience. Students enroll year-round, and the practicum is completed in the student’s home state.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSN |
| Format | Online coursework; local practicum |
| Practicum Hours | 216 |
| RN License Required | Yes |
| Who It’s For | BSN-prepared RNs who want a year-round online MSN with a set practicum |
| Distinctive Coursework | Managing data and information, information workflow in healthcare |
| Certification Pathway | Practicum hours count toward ANCC NI-BC practice requirements; check ANCC eligibility |
| Tuition | $750 per credit, effective January 2026 session |
| Accreditation | CCNE (master’s); HLC institutional |
MSN, Nursing Informatics Specialty Track
The estimated tuition for the MSN Nursing Informatics track at Chamberlain University is approximately $27,000 (36 credits at $750/credit), before fees.
Chamberlain lists the MSN at as few as 6 semesters of year-round, full-time study.
MSN Curriculum
Six core courses and six informatics courses, all 3 credits.
- NR-581 Foundational Concepts; NR-582 Leadership and Role Development
- NR-583 Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice; NR-584 Quality and Safety
- NR-585 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice; NR-586 Population Health and Epidemiology
- NR-541 Practice of Nursing Informatics
- NR-542 Managing Data and Information
- NR-543 Information Workflow in Healthcare
- NR-640B Informatics Nurse Specialist Practicum I
- NR-642 and NR-643 Informatics Nurse Specialist Concluding Graduate Experience I and II
You Should Know
- Program availability varies by state.
- Military and alumni pay $600 per credit.
MSN Practicum and Capstone
- A 216-hour practicum and two concluding graduate experience courses; students need an active RN license in the state where they complete practicum.
MSN Admissions
- BSN or higher with a 3.0 GPA, and a current, active, unrestricted RN license.
Tuition
Chamberlain charges $750 per credit for its MSN Nursing Informatics track, effective with the January 2026 session.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (36 credits) | $27,000 |
| Course resource fee ($75 x 12 courses) | $900 |
| Student service charge | $200 per session |
| Books and supplies (estimate) | $125 per session |
- Rates come from Chamberlain’s graduate tuition catalog.
Be aware that:
- ⚠️ The $200 student service charge and book estimate apply each session, and Chamberlain does not state how many sessions the track takes, so total fees are uncertain.
The rate is the same for students in every state.
Why Choose This Nursing Informatics Program?
Built for nurses who want a structured online MSN with a defined practicum.
Who it fits. The 216-hour practicum and two-part concluding experience suit RNs who want supervised informatics practice built into the degree.
The trade-offs. Per-session fees add to the $27,000 tuition, and availability depends on the student’s state.
Accreditation
Chamberlain’s master’s degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), per Chamberlain.
Chamberlain University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Check ANCC’s Informatics Nursing certification eligibility rules for practice-hour requirements.
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