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jascraft · Dec 17, 2004

Hi everybody.

Looks like it was discussed a lot before but I still can't understand: Is it possible to use my previous computer bacground in nursing???? I have Master's in Computer science and math. Currently I am being prepared for NCLEX-PN (I graduated from LPN school this year), but anybody who ever worked with computer will understand me -- this is addiction. So please give me an advice : are there any ways to mix nursing and computer programming experience.

Thanks in advance.

rninformatics, DNP, RN · Dec 17, 2004

In answer to your question: "YES"

Hi everybody.
Looks like it was discussed a lot before but I still can't understand: Is it possible to use my previous computer bacground in nursing???? I have Master's in Computer science and math. Currently I am being prepared for NCLEX-PN (I graduated from LPN school this year), but anybody who ever worked with computer will understand me -- this is addiction. So please give me an advice : are there any ways to mix nursing and computer programming experience.
Thanks in advance.

rninformatics, DNP, RN · Dec 17, 2004

In answer to your question: "YES"

Hi everybody.
Looks like it was discussed a lot before but I still can't understand: Is it possible to use my previous computer bacground in nursing???? I have Master's in Computer science and math. Currently I am being prepared for NCLEX-PN (I graduated from LPN school this year), but anybody who ever worked with computer will understand me -- this is addiction. So please give me an advice : are there any ways to mix nursing and computer programming experience.
Thanks in advance.

purplemania, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2004

positively. Our clinical applications nurse serves as liaison between IT and clinical practice. Her expertise is important in building programs, networking and training. Companies selling programs for PDA's need nurses to develop new software (or sell what they have!). If you can help save a facility money on what type hardware and software purchases they make, you would be more than worth your salary (or consultant fee).

purplemania, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2004

positively. Our clinical applications nurse serves as liaison between IT and clinical practice. Her expertise is important in building programs, networking and training. Companies selling programs for PDA's need nurses to develop new software (or sell what they have!). If you can help save a facility money on what type hardware and software purchases they make, you would be more than worth your salary (or consultant fee).

jascraft · Dec 18, 2004

But How and what am I suppouse to do?

jascraft · Dec 18, 2004

But How and what am I suppouse to do?

Mariah · Dec 20, 2004

What's your first priority? To be a nurse or to be a computer programmer? There are jobs that mix both in nursing and technical positions.

jascraft · Dec 21, 2004

Iwould love to do both, but don't know how do do it :-) Where to start and whom to talk

hypnotic_nurse · Dec 21, 2004

Contact information services at any of your local hospitals.

ksmith1963 · Dec 21, 2004

First pass the NCLEX -PN exam. It would be good to get some clinical experience under your "belt" before you move into the world of informatics. Look at the vendors job postings - you'll get an idea of the kinds of job experience they are looking for. Join a nursing informatics group and HIMSS or AMIA - either are great professional organizations with a broad range of health care and informatics professionals. Start reading informatics magazines - many are online nowdays - so affordable. Subscribe to CIN.

I just saw a news item that Perot Systems has a 6 year, multi-million $ contract to provide integration services to the National Health Services in London. Maybe you'll find an opportunity there.

Talk to the IS Department at your facility. Volunteer for a project - like being a super user.

Good luck

Kathleen