MSN vs Masters in Health Informatics

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Hi Everyone!

I've been doing some research over the past few months and I really think I want to go back to school with my main focus being informatics. There are 2 programs I really like, one is an MSN degree with an informatics concentration and the other is a Masters in Health Informatics. Can anyone explain the differences between the 2? From what I have researched I think the Health Informatics is a little more broad and made for those from more than just a health care background. My ultimate goal would be to work with hospital staff to develop the EMRs that work for them and then train the staff. I am already a superuser at my hospital and I love helping my coworkers with the computers. Just trying to decide what, if any, big differences there are in these 2 degrees or if they are just different ways to get to the same end goal. Hope this makes sense and thanks in advance for any help!

It limits your options in terms of having a MS that is in nursing vs a MS not in nursing. (If you want to go back to a clinical role that requires a MSN later)

Here's an Informatics Nurse's perspective: Healthcare Informatics vs. Nursing Informatics

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