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RNLucille

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Hi Everyone, Sorry I didn't get a notification of any messages. I should finish my MSN-Informatics with Chamberlain at the end of the year. I just started my practicum.

In regards to credit hour charges, they do post them. It's standard, I am an alumni and veteran so I pay $550/credit. Regular tuition is $650. https://www.chamberlain.edu/admissions/tuition-expenses

Preceptor was almost impossible to find unless you are already in the business. For this reason, they have created a Second Life practicum. The cool thing is that my preceptor is Dr. Hebda who has written books on the field and is probably one of the first to specialize or formalize this specialty. I have good access to her imo.

The practicum is project based and they want it to have a national impact. For example, I am doing usability testing on a national patient portal. We have meetings on WebEx and Second Life. They encourage collaboration with other students. I like it so far. Starting the practicum after a year of taking a break due to cross country move and my attempts of finding a local preceptor failed. They offered me Second Life at that point. I am actively learning all the parts of a project execution. I feel like I understand more of what informatics is like. I am not working in the field so I am by no means an expert.

Could the program be better in brick and mortar school? Sure, but military life makes a 2 year local commitment hard for me personally so I chose an online school. Program objectives are clear. Assignments have very detailed rubric so I am not wondering what is needed to get a good grade. If you think another program is better for you, go for it. I would not say that the program itself is disorganized or bad. These are my personal opinions and I respect the opinions of others. I hope this helps.

Pjim

3 Posts

Tank you so much !!

McLovin'

73 Posts

Specializes in Hemodialysis, Operating Room Nurse, PACU.

Looking into Chamberlain to do my Masters in Nursing informatics.. Is this an online program? I have a bachelor's in computer science... Would this be credited? Thanks!

JMR85112

66 Posts

On 8/14/2019 at 12:14 PM, RNLucille said:

Hi Everyone, Sorry I didn't get a notification of any messages. I should finish my MSN-Informatics with Chamberlain at the end of the year. I just started my practicum.

In regards to credit hour charges, they do post them. It's standard, I am an alumni and veteran so I pay $550/credit. Regular tuition is $650. https://www.chamberlain.edu/admissions/tuition-expenses

Preceptor was almost impossible to find unless you are already in the business. For this reason, they have created a Second Life practicum. The cool thing is that my preceptor is Dr. Hebda who has written books on the field and is probably one of the first to specialize or formalize this specialty. I have good access to her imo.

The practicum is project based and they want it to have a national impact. For example, I am doing usability testing on a national patient portal. We have meetings on WebEx and Second Life. They encourage collaboration with other students. I like it so far. Starting the practicum after a year of taking a break due to cross country move and my attempts of finding a local preceptor failed. They offered me Second Life at that point. I am actively learning all the parts of a project execution. I feel like I understand more of what informatics is like. I am not working in the field so I am by no means an expert.

Could the program be better in brick and mortar school? Sure, but military life makes a 2 year local commitment hard for me personally so I chose an online school. Program objectives are clear. Assignments have very detailed rubric so I am not wondering what is needed to get a good grade. If you think another program is better for you, go for it. I would not say that the program itself is disorganized or bad. These are my personal opinions and I respect the opinions of others. I hope this helps.

There are more reputable ONLINE programs than Chamberlin.

JMR85112

66 Posts

4 minutes ago, McLovin' said:

Looking into Chamberlain to do my Masters in Nursing informatics.. Is this an online program? I have a bachelor's in computer science... Would this be credited? Thanks!

I have a BS in Computer Science and I am currently completing my BSN Nursing degree in 1 year! You can't do NI without a BSN first. Any reputable program will require this. After my BSN, I will be getting my masters in Information Systems with a focus in Data Analytics. This is what NI requires as well as for the Future. Many of you RNs without technical skills and understanding are not suited for what's to come for NI. A Nursing Informatics Program is rudimentary and does not well prepare for the present and future. Use your CS degree for its value. Get into a one year BSN program. Many state schools and hospitals offer this. Stay away from for-profit programs that are solely online. Unless they are attached to a public university.

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Lunah, MSN, RN

14 Articles; 13,766 Posts

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
2 minutes ago, JMR85112 said:

Get into a one year BSN program. Many state schools and hospitals offer this. Stay away from for-profit programs that are solely online. Unless they are attached to a public university.

The poster is already an RN.

JMR85112

66 Posts

On 9/23/2019 at 9:32 PM, Pixie.RN said:

The poster is already an RN.

Looking into Chamberlain to do my Masters in Nursing informatics.. Is this an online program? I have a bachelor's in computer science... Would this be credited? Thanks!

She/He said they have a Bachelor's in CS. Look above ^^^^.

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Lunah, MSN, RN

14 Articles; 13,766 Posts

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
On 9/23/2019 at 9:33 PM, JMR85112 said:

She/He said they have a Bachelor's in CS. Look above ^^^^.

Yes, in addition to being an RN. Look at posting history. They are a longtime member.

JMR85112

66 Posts

On 9/23/2019 at 9:35 PM, Pixie.RN said:

Yes, in addition to being an RN. Look at posting history. They are a longtime member.

OK, Well that was not made known in this post. I am not going to back to old posts to fetch that information. Thank you tho.

McLovin'

73 Posts

Specializes in Hemodialysis, Operating Room Nurse, PACU.
On 9/23/2019 at 9:33 PM, JMR85112 said:

Looking into Chamberlain to do my Masters in Nursing informatics.. Is this an online program? I have a bachelor's in computer science... Would this be credited? Thanks!

She/He said they have a Bachelor's in CS. Look above ^^^^.

Yes I am a BSN holder with 10 years of bedside RN experience. I was a programmer for 3 years before going into nursing. I am currently looking for an online MSN program that focuses on N.I.

Sorry for the lack of info. Thanks again!

JMR85112

66 Posts

38 minutes ago, McLovin' said:

Yes I am a BSN holder with 10 years of bedside RN experience. I was a programmer for 3 years before going into nursing. I am currently looking for an online MSN program that focuses on N.I.

Sorry for the lack of info. Thanks again!

I am currently working at ivy league hospital and I was a developer for the last 10 years. Now, I am a Dev there. Go to the NI program at Chamberlin, it's your life. I know better from talking to many of the Nurses in the NI field that I work with and are mentors in my life. Good luck!

Tennisqueen

22 Posts

On 2/21/2018 at 11:12 PM, RNLucille said:

I see 284 people have viewed this post. Feel free to reply ?

How do you like the program (MSN INFORMATICS ) at Chamberlaine. I am looking to enroll. I did my RN-BSN at Chamberlaine and really liked it.

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