ArmyRN789

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1. MSN in Nursing Informatics vs Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration

   ArmyRN789 replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I would say it all depends on what you want to do with the degree. Do you want to be a hospital administrator or data analyst? If so, the healthcare admin degree is for you. If you want to implement,...

2. Are there specialties in healthcare informatics?

   ArmyRN789 replied to Ativan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Negative. In the Army the two are pretty clearly delineated. I have learned very well the difference between the two as I'm currently in a job where I do both. I am constantly pulled in two...

3. Questions about enlisting for medic jobs

   ArmyRN789 replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

   The ASVAB is used to determine your eligibility (or aptitude) for certain jobs in the military. You need to score a certain amont of points in each area to qualify for medic training. I can't remember...

4. Are there specialties in healthcare informatics?

   ArmyRN789 replied to Ativan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Kinda what it sounds like. You do a lot of manpower, staffing, budget type of analysis. You get to know Excel spreadsheets really well :). Basically, you are the go-to data guy when the higher-ups...

5. Do you miss patient care?

   ArmyRN789 replied to Ativan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Well, there are always volunteer opportunites or part-time weekend work if you have the time. Another good way to go is to join the Army or Air Force Reserves. You get to be a "real nurse" one weekend...

6. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

   ArmyRN789 replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

   That is alot to read. I can tell you from the Army's standpoint, they are starting to move away from placing nurse informaticists in the Dept of Nursing due to the fact that this limits their...

7. Do you miss patient care?

   ArmyRN789 replied to Ativan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I would say that if they miss patient care THAT much, then maybe informatics isn't for them. I know there are some that like to have their cake and eat it too by working part time on the floor, but...

8. Gaining experience without hospital's support

   ArmyRN789 replied to Ativan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   And don't worry so much about the title of the MSN; informatics, information systems, systems analyst, etc. Just go for a degree that interests you and the jobs will follow. Informatics allows you to...

9. Why become an RN to do computer work?

   ArmyRN789 replied to Wayne47's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Speaking for myself, I loved patient care. However, I found I was spending MORE time every day showing other nurses how to use systems that could be so much more and so much better. This is where we...

10. Are there specialties in healthcare informatics?

    ArmyRN789 replied to Ativan's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I think you're right. It's probably due to it being such a relatively new field, but there are no strict subspecialties. In the Army we do have some (sort of). A Nurse Methods Analyst has the same...

11. Considering a career as a RN in the military?

    ArmyRN789 replied to RainbowHead's topic in Government, Military

    Also, think about not limiting yourself to just the Air Force. The Army may have more opportunities and if you apply for both, you double your

12. any mil spouses working in...

    ArmyRN789 replied to NurseSN45696's topic in Government, Military

    I'm sure the market is very comepetitive, but if you can get hired at Balboa (San Diego Military Medical Center), it's a great

13. Considering a career as a RN in the military?

    ArmyRN789 replied to RainbowHead's topic in Government, Military

    When it comes time to look at colleges, think about applying to a school that has an ROTC program. I don't know how difficult it is to get an ROTC scholarship these days, but if it is anything like...

14. Diagnosed ADHD before nursing school. Will this disqualify me from joining the USAF?

    ArmyRN789 replied to tag14's topic in Government, Military

    You should never lie on ANY job application, but if you are willing to lie to get into the military, I don't want you in my military. Be honest, ask questions, accept the answers and do what you need...

15. applying for 2015

    ArmyRN789 replied to nicolelindseyj's topic in Government, Military

    I know the Army is always lloking for critical care nurses, especially ICU nurses. Get in touch with a nursing recruiter (not a regular recruiter) to get answers. You should have one for your region....