The publication released the list as part of its 2019 Best Graduate Schools rankings, which evaluate graduate programs across business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing. For its rankings, U.S. News & World Report reviews programs on factors such as employment rates and starting salaries for graduates.
Nurses who enroll in a nursing informatics program aim to learn how to improve patient outcomes through data and technology. The top schools for this nursing specialty may offer informatics programs at the MSN and DNP levels.
Here are the nine best nursing informatics programs in the U.S., based on U.S. News & World Report‘s ranking.
1. University of Maryland-Baltimore
2. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis)
3. Vanderbilt University (Nashville, Tenn.)
4. Duke University (Durham, N.C.)
5. New York University (New York City)
6. University of Utah (Salt Lake City)
7. University of Pittsburgh
8. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
9. Rutgers University (Newark, N.J.)
More articles on clinical leadership & infection control:
Order of OR procedures could affect surgical performance
Metabolite therapy effective against C. diff in mice
Study: Men more likely to be readmitted to hospital in 3 months following gun injury
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.