I'm assuming you actually confirmed with the hiring manager, HR or the recruiter that the tipping point really was the other candidate's Informatics Education and not that he or she had more actual informatics practice experience? I think it also all depends on what strengths and skill sets they are looking for in the particular position to be filled.
I'm sure an informatics certificate would only add to your marketability. Just do your homework related to course content and really determine if the certificate will provide you with the specific skills you want and need. There are some certificate programs that focus more on Systems. Some focus on Decision Support and then others have more of a concentration in NI theory and or Nursing Management.
I'd recommend Excelsior, Duke and U of Maryland's certificate programs. Look at previous posts on this forum and you will see other recommendations as well.
Good Luck!
Originally Posted by UKRNinUSA
I was recently knocked back for an informatics position that favored the candidiate with the formal informatics education. I have a Bachelors of Nursing and Master of Science in Bioengineering and don't want to have to do another Masters degree. Would a certificate course for 12 credit hours in Nursing Informatics provide the necessary formal education for an entry level nurse informatics position? Would there be additional courses needed? I have been looking into the canyon college nurse informatics certificate course - does anyone have any experience with this course or any recommendations?
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