Re: Informatics RN vs. Allied Halth Management Degree?? Originally Posted by SuesquatchRN
Go for the health management. Even after computerized records, files need to be maintained, charts/results sent out, etc. I just got laid off as the informatics nurse in my facility. The HIM peeps are still there.

Unless I'm misreading the OP, a degree in allied health management is
not the same as a degree in health information management (what we used to call "medical records" -- why do we have to keep changing the names of all the hospital departments???

) It's more like an "MBA lite" - focused on managing
people in healthcare settings.
For the OP, Suesquatch may be on to something -- a degree in health information mgmt and a career in medical records (health info mgmt, now) might be a good choice for you; the computer background and inventory control would be a plus, plus less time on your feet, heavy lifting, etc. Something to think about ...
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