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1. What is informatic nursing and how do I get into it?

   RNAnalyst replied to BeckyJN's topic in Informatics

   I actually went in the other direction. 12 years of nursing, a little over 10 of them in the ED, and I was ready for a change. I was in the right place at the right time, when our MIS department was getting ready to implement Meditech's EDM. So, w...

2. Does your ED have an observation unit, and what's its purpose?

   RNAnalyst replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency

   I was just talking with our ED director about this very issue, and my question to him was, "Why not discharge these patients with instructions to return in the AM for further testing." Basically, the response I received was directed to the revenue ...

3. Need advice!!

   RNAnalyst replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

   You can call me a crusty ol' ED nurse (and a guy to boot) and I get caught up from time to time with emotional issues. I have to side with your charge, if the day comes that you DON'T get emotionally involved with your patients, it's time to move on...

4. Projectors vs. Monitors

   RNAnalyst posted a topic in Informatics

   We are using the Meditech system, and in our ED, we are currently using 36" monitors for our public trackers. They are beginning to go through their death throws (one is morphing from a yellow to a green to a purple hue as you watch!) We are thinkin...

5. Informatics Nurse at Heart

   RNAnalyst replied to rninformatics's topic in Informatics

   Yeah, just like I said..............

6. What is informatic nursing and how do I get into it?

   RNAnalyst replied to BeckyJN's topic in Informatics

   Management of Information Systems, just a fancier way of saying IS department, I guess. I actually fill an NIS (or nursing information systems) position, which incorperates my nursing skills into the implementation of the system. I must admit, I have...

7. Computers in the ER

   RNAnalyst replied to Dixielee's topic in Informatics

   I sure hope everything works out for you. I know the frustrations of getting everyone onboard, and when the equipment is not functioining as desired, that can really add to your woes. Good luck, and hopefully you'll find exactly what you're looking ...

8. Informatics Nurse at Heart

   RNAnalyst replied to rninformatics's topic in Informatics

   I found it extremely helpful having first worked on the floor with those who are now being challenged to implement the system, but to work from the IS department, where you have quick access to a wealth of knowledge and resources. We are using the M...

9. What is informatic nursing and how do I get into it?

   RNAnalyst replied to BeckyJN's topic in Informatics

   Hi, Becky Like you, I was a nurse that was very interested in computers and what they could mean in nursing. I had been using computers in healthcare for quite awhile when the hospital I work for decided to expand their use of the Meditech system. ...