With all of the technology we have nowadays, do you ever wonder why you still have to fill out so many forms at the doctor’s office? Even if your doctor is fancy enough to check...
Articles
Here at Writing the Future of Health, I break down what you need to know in this rapidly growing field of health technology. I am here to help you understand your options, more easily care for others, and perform your job better if you are a healthcare professional. Scroll down to find your area of interest.
Digital Health Basics
Are you wondering what ‘digital health’ even means? If you want to understand the basics of health technology without all the jargon, you are in the right place. Check out these articles to get started.
4 Habits That Help Me Keep Up With Health Technology
Since moving from bedside nurse to health technology, there is a lot to keep up with. New health technology comes out everyday, so how do I stay on top of it all? My honest...
How to Make a Personal Health Record
Have you ever gone with a family member or friend to see a new doctor, and giving their medical history takes up most of the appointment? If you are lucky, they brought a sheet...
Caregivers
Are you caring for a loved one at home? It can be daunting to keep track of all those appointments, update family members, and coordinate who will run errands. But technology can help. Here I break down the best health technology tools to make caring for your loved one easier, and what these tools mean for you and your family.
How to Help Older Adults to Adopt Health Technology
Which would you prefer? Staying home as you get older.Moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. If you chose option A, you are like 75% of adults over 50. According...
Anxious? Here Are 4 (Free) Nurse-Tested Apps to Help
I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder my first year of nursing school. When I sat down to study, instead of focusing on schoolwork, I kept thinking of all the times I had...
5 Apps Every Caregiver Needs
My grandfather lived into his early 90s, but in that last decade of life he struggled with dementia, falls, and even broke a hip. As much as I wanted to help, my grandparents...
Health Professionals
Whether you are a nurse, radiologist, counselor, or lab tech, the rapid growth and advancement of technology in medicine can feel overwhelming at times. How do you do your job and also keep up with all the changes? Good news! Here I do the research and legwork to help you understand the health technologies that will impact your job directly. You can stay well-informed and ahead of the curve.
How Much Does Nursing Informatics Pay?
One question I get asked often is, ‘How much does Nursing Informatics pay?’ Even though salary information seems to be widely available on websites, Nursing Informatics is such a...
Should I Get an MSN in Nursing Informatics?
Many nurses believe the MSN in Nursing Informatics is the entry point into this field. Nursing Informatics is not taught in undergraduate nursing school programs, which...
Starting Nursing Informatics While Keeping a Bedside Role
Occasionally nurses ask me about starting Nursing Informatics while keeping a bedside role. One thing I have not talked much about is that I did not step away from the bedside...
Out-There Ideas
There are so many changes in health technology that one moment something sounds insane and the next moment we are all doing it. Join me as I dig into all the wildest new tech out there. I will give you a sneak peek into the essential principles at work, and what it means for you.
Digital Afterlife – Science Fact or Fiction?
I could not help binge-watching Amazon’s show ‘Upload.’ I worked as a Hospice nurse for 6 years before moving into Informatics. For me the show raises all sorts of questions...