Health Informatics MSN

Learn to leverage cutting-edge technology and data to improve patient outcomes with Duke’s MSN in Health Informatics.

Duke University School of Nursing’s MSN in Health Informatics program combines convenient distance-based learning with hands-on training to prepare you to become a sought-after nursing informatics specialist.

Hospitals and clinics are increasingly turning to technology and data analysis to improve patient care. With an aging population and growing awareness of large-scale health threats, the ability to manage and utilize data effectively is becoming increasingly crucial. Our master’s in health informatics equips you with the expertise to navigate this evolving landscape.

You’ll learn from experienced nursing informatics professionals who share their real-world knowledge and challenges. This ensures you graduate with the confidence and skills to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in today’s data-driven health care environment.

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The Health Informatics program prepares nurses to leverage information technology and electronic health data to improve individual, community, and population health outcomes.

Health Informatics Post-Graduate Certificates

For those looking to enhance their existing nursing expertise with specialized health and clinical informatics skills, Duke School of Nursing offers two health informatics certificate programs:

Master’s in Health Informatics Highlights

Our health informatics program ranks among the top online master’s programs in the country thanks to the success of our graduates and the lasting impacts they make in their organizations. Through a world-class curriculum and individualized learning, we’re shaping the future of nursing health informatics:

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Accessible online courses:
Our distance-based MSN program lets you take interactive online courses at your convenience so that you can continue working while you earn your health informatics degree. You’ll visit campus twice during your time in the MSN program to enjoy on-campus intensives with your cohort.

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Personalized learning:
In addition to online courses, you’ll also work with our placement team to find local clinics and hospitals where you’ll participate in a customized practicum for at least 224 clinical hours. Your practicum can introduce you to other professionals in your area and help you contribute to an informatics project at your site.

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Rigorous coursework:
Our curriculum meets the national standards for graduate education in informatics to ensure you receive the most up-to-date training with the latest information and health care technologies. We offer several health and clinical informatics courses not found in most other nursing informatics programs — including database design and clinical data analytics, as well as systems development, implementation and evaluation.

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What Can You Do With a Graduate Health Informatics Degree?

Health care is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country, and health informatics is a great opportunity for nursing professionals who are organized and enjoy solving technological issues to help hospitals and clinics run efficiently.

Graduates of our master’s in health informatics program work in health informatics settings such as health care systems, vendor organizations and IT consulting firms. Our nursing informatics degree also provides a solid foundation for advanced study in one of our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.

When you earn your health informatics degree from Duke, you could pursue a range of exciting career roles, including:

  • Nursing informatics systems specialist
  • Clinical informatics specialist
  • Data analyst
  • Epic senior clinical analyst
  • IT analyst

Salaries for professionals in nursing informatics are highly competitive, reflecting the critical role they play in the health care industry. For those holding a master’s degree, salaries often range between $100,000 and $150,000, according to a 2023 workforce survey by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Additionally, the HIMSS survey found that 12% of master’s degree holders reported salaries ranging from $176,000 to $200,000. This earning potential underscores the value of advancing your education in nursing informatics, positioning you for success in this dynamic field.

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Meet Our MSN Faculty

Our internationally renowned AGACNP faculty foster a supportive learning environment that prioritizes your academic and professional success. They bring their real-world experience as nurse practitioners into the classroom, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field.

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Elaine D. Kauschinger, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC
Elaine Kauschinger
PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Assistant Professor
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Benjamin Smallheer, PhD, RN, ACNP‐BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE
Benjamin Smallheer
PhD, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FAANP
Associate Professor
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Ragan Johnson, DNP, MSN, APRN-BC
Ragan Johnson
DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP
Associate Professor
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Brandon Knettel
Brandon Knettel
PhD
Assistant Professor
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Ryan J. Shaw, PhD, RN
Ryan Shaw
PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor
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Allison Stafford, PhD, RN
Allison Stafford
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
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Valerie Sabol
PhD, MBA, ACNP, GNP, CHSE, CNE, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN
Professor
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Kathryn Trotter
DNP, CNM, FNP-C, CHSE, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Professor
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Maryellen Kelly, DNP, CPNP, MHSc
Maryellen Kelly
DNP, CPNP, MHSc
Assistant Professor
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Stephanie Ibemere
Stephanie Ibemere
PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
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Kais Gadhoumi, PhD
Kais Gadhoumi
PhD
Assistant Professor
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Desi Newberry
Desi Newberry
DNP, NNP-BC
Associate Professor
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Deirdre K. Thornlow, PhD, RN, CPHQ
Deirdre Thornlow
PhD, RN, CPHQ, CNE
Associate Professor
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Anne L. Derouin, DNP, RN, CPNP, FAANP
Anne Derouin
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP, ANEF
Professor
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Mary L. Affronti, DNP,  MHSc, RN, ANP, FAAN
Mary Lou Affronti
DNP, MHSc, RN, ANP, FAAN
Professor
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Michael E. Zychowicz, DNP, ANP, ONP, FAAN, FAANP
Michael Zychowicz
DNP, ANP, ONP, FAAN, FAANP, FNAON
Professor
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Staci Reynolds, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN
Staci Reynolds
PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNRN, CPHQ, FAAN
Professor
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Lisa S. Lewis, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Lisa Lewis
EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
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Michelle Webb, DNP, RN, CHPCA
Michelle Webb
DNP, RN, CHPCA
Assistant Professor
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Amie Koch, DNP, FNP-C, RN, ACHPN
Amie Koch
DNP, FNP-C, RN, ACHPN
Associate Professor
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Christina Leonard, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CNL
Christina Leonard
APRN, DNP, FNP-C, CNL
Assistant Professor
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Blanca Iris Padilla, PhD, FNP-BC
Blanca Iris Padilla
PhD, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor
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Thomas Blodgett, PhD, RN, AGACNP-BC
Thomas Blodgett
PhD, RN, AGACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
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Kathryn Kreider
Kathryn Kreider
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Professor
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Mitchell Knisely
PhD, RN-BC, ACNS-BC, FAAN
Associate Professor
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Karin Reuter-Rice, PhD, CPNP-AC, FCCM, FAAN
Karin Reuter-Rice
PhD, CPNP-AC, FCCM, FAAN
Associate Professor
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Marissa Abram
Marissa Abram
PhD, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, FIAAN
Assistant Professor
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Devon Noonan, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC
Devon Noonan
PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, CARN
Associate Professor
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Tonia Poteat
Tonia Poteat
PhD, MPH, PA-C, AAHIVS, DFAAPA
Professor
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Michael Cary
Michael Cary
PhD, RN
Associate Professor
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Jacquelyn M McMillian-Bohler, PhD, MSN, BSN, CNM, CNE
Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler
PhD, CNM, CNE
Assistant Professor
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Shari Rushton, DNP, MSN, MS, RN, CCM
Shari Rushton
DNP, MS, RN, CCM, CNE
Associate Professor
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Jennie De Gagne, PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Jennie De Gagne
PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Professor
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Margaret (Midge) T. Bowers, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CHSE, A.A.C.C., FAANP, FAAN
Margaret (Midge) Bowers
DNP, FNP-BC,CHSE, FAANP, FAAN, FACC
Professor
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Alison Edie
Alison Edie
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Associate Professor
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Debbie Travers
Debra (Debbie) Travers
PhD, MSN, RN, FAEN, FAMIA
Associate Consulting Professor
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AnnMarie L Walton, PhD, RN, MPH, OCN, CHES, FAAN
AnnMarie Walton
PhD, RN, MPH, OCN, CHES, FAAN
Term Chair for the Dorothy L. Powell Professorship, Associate Professor
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Sophia Smith
Sophia Smith
PhD, MSW, FAOSW
Associate Professor
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Margaret (Peggy) Bush, PhD, MBA, RPh
Margaret (Peggy) Bush
PhD, MBA, RPh
Professor
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Sean P Convoy, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Sean Convoy
DNP, PMHNP-BC
Associate Professor
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Schenita D. Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, CNE
Schenita Randolph
PhD, MPH, RN
Associate Professor
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Cristina C. Hendrix, DNS, GNP-BC, FNP, FAAN
Cristina Hendrix
DNS, GNP-BC, FNP, FAAN
Associate Professor
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Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Marilyn Oermann
PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Thelma M. Ingles Distinguished Professor of Nursing
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Rémi Hueckel
DNP, CPNP-AC, CHSE, FAANP
Associate Professor
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Jamie Lord
Jamison (Jamie) Lord
DNP, MSN, RNC, PMHNP-BC
Assistant Professor
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Kathleen Turner
DNP, RN
Associate Professor
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Malinda Teague
DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Assistant Professor
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Kara McGee, DMS, MSPH, PA-C, AAHIVS
Kara McGee
DMS, MSPH, PA-C, AAHIVS
Associate Professor
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Tara Albrecht, PhD, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, RN
Tara Albrecht
PhD, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, RN
Associate Professor
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Carolina (Callie) Tennyson, DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC
Carolina Tennyson
DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC
Assistant Professor

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