An academic degree or certificate and a professional certification are different credentials.
A nursing informatics degree or post-master's certificate represents completion of an academic program. Professional certification, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Informatics Nursing Certification (NI-BC), is a separate credential awarded to nurses who meet ANCC eligibility requirements and pass its certification examination.
Graduation from our program by itself does not qualify you for NI-BC certification. In accordance with the most recent eligibility requirements, you’ll need more hours in informatics nursing after graduation before becoming eligible.
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