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Powerchart Problems

First of all I am new to allnurses.com I had no idea which "Forum" to choose for this topic. Any whoosers I am also a new nurse! Yay! Unfortunately though, I was used to using Epic and absolutely loved it! I recently accepted a job that uses Cerner/Powerchart and I cannot seem to organize my day with my preceptor without feeling scatter brained. I feel like the orders are in too many different places and the time is set up all backwards, I cannot stand the refresh button, it's just been crazy trying to get used to it. Maybe I should just give it more time. I feel like I see nurses charting "not done" just to get it off the chart, even though it was done. I just see it as a mess. It's only been the first couple weeks and it seems to be nurse vs. chart, and it takes a lot more time than Epic as well. Does anyone know of a way to make this seem at least easier, or has went through the same problems and can reassure me it'll get better? Thanks!

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My workplace also uses Cerner/PowerChart for computer charting. Essentially, it is not the most user-friendly system around. Learning to navigate it proficiently and confidently takes time and patience. Good luck to you!

Yes PowerChart is a mess. My hospital uses it too. Orders are in more than one location, there is the option to chart by clicking off tasks or actually putting in the details in ad hoc, cant figure out the actual protocol. On top, we paper chart in my ICU, for flow sheet, so triple charting in many instances. Epic is far superior.

I really liked Cerner/Powerchart when I used it in school and liked it but it was the first EHR that I ever used. We are getting Epic where I work now and am so excited since we are now using the very non-user friendly Sunrise now.

Does Cerner/Powerchart have any online modules that you can work on?

Good luck!!

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