Informatics Nurse Certification
This is a computer-based test (CBT)
Application and Pricing (PDF: 317KB)
Description of Practice
The informatics nurse is involved in activities that focus on the methods and technologies of information handling in nursing. Informatics nursing practice includes the development, support, and evaluation of applications, tools, processes, and structures that help nurses to manage data in direct care of patients/clients. The work of an informatics nurse can involve any and all aspects of information systems including theory formulation, design, development, marketing, selection, testing, implementation, training, maintenance, evaluation, and enhancement. Informatics nurses are engaged in clinical practice, education, consultation, research, administration, and pure informatics. The certification offering is also available to educators engaged in the education and supervision of graduate students in informatics nursing tracks and programs.
Eligibility Criteria
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Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
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Have practiced the equivalent of two years full time as a registered nurse
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Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field
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Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in informatics within the last three years
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Meet one of the following practice hour requirements:
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Have a practiced minimum of 2,000 hours in informatics nursing within the last three years
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Have practiced a minimum of 1,000 hours in informatics nursing in the last three years and completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of academic credit in informatics courses which are a part of a graduate level informatics nursing program
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Have completed a graduate program in nursing informatics containing a minimum of 200 hours of faculty supervised practicum in informatics
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All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.
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