Nursing: Data Analytics - MSN
Drive Healthcare Innovation with Data Expertise. St. Catherine University offers a unique Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) program specializing in Data Analytics, designed to empower nurses to lead and transform healthcare
through data-driven decision-making. This program uniquely blends advanced nursing principles with a rigorous Data
Analytics curriculum, preparing graduates for impactful roles such as Nursing Data Analyst, Clinical Data Scientist,
Nursing Informatics Specialist, and Quality Improvement Specialist, as well as opportunities in corporate learning,
government, non-profit organizations, and higher education.
Grounded in St. Catherine's values of educational excellence, social justice, and community engagement, this
comprehensive program equips you with essential technical and ethical expertise in areas such as data analysis,
interpretation, management, governance, predictive modeling, machine learning, health informatics, technology, and
evidence-based practice. Recognizing the significant influence of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the
program also develops your ability to critically analyze algorithmic bias, data privacy, and ethical considerations,
preparing you to advocate for responsible and ethical Data Analytics practices in healthcare.
Nursing - Data Analytics Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 5XXX | Family-Centered Care in Diverse Contexts | 3 |
| NURS 5XXX | Population Health Nursing: Promoting Health & Resilience | 3 |
| DSCI 6000 | Data Visualization | 3 |
| DSCI 7000 | Data Ethics, Governance & Social Impact | 3 |
| DSCI 7200 | Predictive Modeling with Machine Learning | 3 |
| STAT 7000 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| NURS 7060 | Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7080 | Informatics for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7140 | Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7095 | Nurse Informaticist Leading Healthcare Quality Improvement | 3 |
| MBA XXXX | Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| NURS 79XX | Capstone | 1 |
| NURS 8150 | Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
Students may opt to take NURS 7XXX: Nurse Educator Bootcamp. This course is not required for graduation.