TheInformaticsNurse

TheInformaticsNurse has 15 years experience and specializes in Nursing Informatics, Med-Surg, ICU.

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1. Is MSN informatics worth it?

   TheInformaticsNurse replied to EternalFeather's topic in Informatics

   Hi, @EternalFeather! I'm a Clinical Informatics Manager and I didn't have a master's degree in Nursing Informatics when I landed my first Nursing Informatics job back in 2010. I had a BSN at that time, as well as experience being a Super User for 2...

2. My identity crisis

   TheInformaticsNurse replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in General Nursing

   The wonderful ICU that I worked in until I switched to a career in Nursing Informatics accepted nurses from a wide variety of backgrounds. I came from a Med/Surg then Step-down ICU background, but I have a friend in that same unit who had an Ophthal...

3. Med admin window

   TheInformaticsNurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

   I've never been a school nurse, but as someone who reviews policies and regulations as part of my current job, I recommend that you review your school (or district's) policies about the medication administration window (and medication administration ...

4. In the ICU, do you get a tech?

   TheInformaticsNurse replied to Blondekristi's topic in Critical

   I used to work in an ICU where there used to be CNAs, but that eventually got phased out. After that, we had "float nurses" who gave breaks and assisted with nursing tasks when needed. Otherwise, we did all of the bedside care that CNAs used to hel...

5. The Science of Self Doubt and How to Overcome It

   TheInformaticsNurse replied to Rayngler's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for writing the article, NeuronGeek! I know several of the items you discussed, but needed to hear (or read) it again today! :-)

6. Informatics? Please help me because I'm 100% lost

   TheInformaticsNurse replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Informatics

   As super user at your facility, you are providing value and service that is helpful to your colleagues and ultimately to your patients, and that is commendable. It could also be a starting point to a career in Nursing Informatics. That is actually ...