Since the pandemic started and health technology got the spotlight, many more nurses are interested in a career in Nursing Informatics. However, a lot of nurses are not quite...
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.
Electronic Health Records – Which Should You Know?
It is safe to say that if you work in healthcare, you will end up using Electronic Health Record (EHR) software. It is important for current or aspiring Informatics Nurses to be...
What is Nursing Informatics?
With growing interest in health technology, I have more and more people asking me what Nursing Informatics is and what I do each day. The pandemic made certain health...
Why I Got an Informatics Degree…And Whether You Should Too
In 2008 I worked for a home care agency as a hospice nurse. On most days I absolutely loved that job - my patients and their families welcomed me into their home at the most...
10 Reasons to Consider a Career in Health Technology
When I first heard about a nurse with a career in health technology, I was curious. But right away a negative voice in my head said: You know nothing about tech. There is no way...
Who Is Responsible When AI Makes Medical Mistakes?
If a patient receives the wrong medication dose, there are options for tracing that mistake back to its root cause. Did the nurse who gave the medication make an error? Did the...
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...
9 Skills You Need to Not Be Replaced by AI
You may think healthcare is safe from the takeover of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You may believe that as long as you do not drive a truck or work in a factory, you have...
How to Prevent Professional Identity Theft
When I first heard about professional identity theft, I thought of the movie Catch Me If You Can. In it Leonardo DiCaprio plays conman Frank William Abagnale, Jr. who...