For nurses considering a degree in Informatics, many see that there are some schools offering a master’s degree in Health Informatics, and others offering one in Nursing...
Health Professionals Articles
Early in my nursing career I taught health technology classes to other nurses, and I saw how many of us were not comfortable with technology. But nurses, doctors, therapists, and social workers are expected to not only use technology, but keep up with new tech that may radically change our jobs. The message is clear – evolve or go extinct. These articles will help you evolve.
5 Ways to Stay Organized In Nursing Informatics
When I started my first nursing job, I remember my preceptor showing me how she organized her shift. She had a whole system where she printed out orders, made a ‘to do’ list, and...
A Nurse’s Guide to Machine Learning
Machine Learning is one area of Artificial Intelligence that is growing in the healthcare industry. Healthcare organizations are leveraging Machine Learning for everything from...
What are the Different Types of Informatics Nurses?
I recently came across an article called, Types of Nurse Informaticists Infographic, published by HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). The article...
The Downside of Nursing Informatics
One criticism I often receive on social media is that Nursing Informatics is not a flawless field. Some people are quick to point out that there are those in Nursing Informatics...
Professional Groups for Nursing Informatics
For nurses interested in this field, it is helpful to know some of the important professional groups for Nursing Informatics. Professional groups can help with networking,...
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...