NURSING VS. Heath information management & informatics

[gena77]

I am looking to pursue a degree in health information management and informatics. I feel it is a better fit for me than nursing because I like to work behind the scenes rather than interacting with alot of people as a nurse. I am already an LPN, and I have been told that I can still get my RN and work on the health information management side of it as an RN. so that brings me back to should I just become an RN or pursue the actual degree in health information management? Any information or opinions would be very helpful, Thank you!

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

We are nurses, not academic advisors. If you want to know what degree to pursue, consult the counselors at the schools you want to attend.

[caliotter3]

As part of your research, do an informal search for job openings in each field. HIM is not known for providing a lot of employment opportunity.

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

But Nursing informatics is growing. they are different jobs

[gena77]

Thanks!