Learn more about nursing specializations and our certificates.
Why get a post-MSN certificate?
Post-MSN certificates can provide you with new career opportunities and give you an advantage in the hiring
process. With a post-master's nursing certificate, you can specialize in high-demand areas of nursing, including nursing informatics
and nurse leadership, nursing education and family nurse practitioner. Whether you
want to achieve leadership roles or improve your direct practice, a post-MSN certificate can empower you to reach your career goals.
What do informatics nurses do?
Informatics nurses use technology, including health information systems and electronic
health records, to manage healthcare data and improve patient outcomes. They draw
from skills and expertise in both information technology and healthcare, building
information systems, collecting, analyzing and mining data, and improving patient
care using cutting-edge technologies. Informatics nurses implement and train staff
on electronic health records, serve as technology officers and much more.
What does a nurse educator do?
Nurse educators teach and mentor aspiring or current nurses. Nurse educators can work
in clinical, healthcare, or academic settings to provide training and education in
nursing. Their job duties include curriculum development, instruction, assessment,
clinical supervision, mentoring, research and scholarship. They also work to stay
current on advancements in healthcare and nursing practices.
Why become an FNP?
Becoming a family nurse practitioner (FNP) enhances your direct practice skills and
provides you with a variety of rewarding career options. As an FNP, you'll assume
a more comprehensive role in patient care, working as a primary care provider and
offering preventative care. FNP jobs provide greater autonomy, a broader scope of practice and a way to make a significant
contribution to patient health outcomes. Further, you'll help fill a critical need
for primary care providers and advanced practice nursing professionals.
Types of MSN Degrees and What You Can Do with Them
With a growing need for primary care providers, nurse leaders and specialized
nurses, the healthcare field offers a wealth of possibilities for new and experienced
nurses. As a nurse, you have the opportunity every day to make a positive impact on
patients and their families.
