Lisa Brooks BSN, MSN, RN

Lisa Brooks has 18 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Informatics, Managed Care.

Latest Activity

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   Is an MSN in Nursing Informatics Worth It?

   Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Informatics

   When nurses find out a master's degree in Nursing Informatics is not required to enter the field, the next question asked is usually, 'Is that degree even worth it?’ Having both an MSN in Nursing Informatics and a Master's in Business Administration,...
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   What would you change about Health Technology?

   Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

   @RuggerKJ RN thanks so much for your feedback! This is very helpful.
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   What would you change about Health Technology?

   Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

   Thank you @Davey Do! And I appreciate the humor and the example.
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   What would you change about Health Technology?

   Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Informatics

   A recent study found that electronic health records were one of the top causes of burnout for doctors, but not for nurses. Does that mean nurses love health technology more than doctors? I am doing some research to better understand how nurses f...
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   RN CODING

   Lisa Brooks replied to Len's topic in Informatics

   Hi @Len - glad you are considering going into health tech. I made the switch almost 10 years ago. I actually wrote an article about it that may help you: https://writingfuturehealth.com/how-I-went-from-bedside-nurse-to-informatics-nurse/
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   Bias in Artificial Intelligence: What Nurse Leaders Need to Know | Knowledge Brush-Up

   Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

   There is some great conversation in here @spotangel and @Curious1997! I do think we will need more regulation to prevent bad actors from using AI to hurt others. The scenario of AI being used to hack health information systems is not all that far-fet...
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   Bias in Artificial Intelligence: What Nurse Leaders Need to Know | Knowledge Brush-Up

   Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Informatics

   In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, it seems appropriate to reflect on the conversations about race in the last year. One that stands out in my mind and that may have the biggest impact for years to come is halting the use of facial recognition ...
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   From Iron Lungs to Modern-Day Ventilators: How Nursing Informatics Can Bridge Technology Gaps

   Lisa Brooks replied to Excelsior College's topic in Informatics

   Thank you so much! And so glad it was helpful. Good luck to your son!
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   From Iron Lungs to Modern-Day Ventilators: How Nursing Informatics Can Bridge Technology Gaps

   Lisa Brooks replied to Excelsior College's topic in Informatics

   I am so excited to see this article! There has definitely been a lot more interest in Nursing Informatics since the pandemic started and telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and contact tracing became necessities. I am a masters-prepared Informatic...
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    If you already have an MSN, do you need another MSN specifically in informatics?

    Lisa Brooks replied to NTPinky's topic in Informatics

    UX is definitely a popular area right now. I know a few folks switching careers into UX - one in education and the other in fashion. I would say for those programs the main thing to look for is what kind of portfolio you can walk away with. For UX de...
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    If you already have an MSN, do you need another MSN specifically in informatics?

    Lisa Brooks replied to NTPinky's topic in Informatics

    I agree with going for the certification rather than another MSN if you are thinking of going back to school. I have my MSN in Nursing Informatics, but I see a lot of Informatics Nurses without one building amazing careers. I might even argue y...
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

    @Sara Ouellette - I am sorry you are having a tough time getting that first job. Not hearing back is almost worse than hearing you did not get the role - you can ask what you can do differently if they at least get back to you. A lot of times w...
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

    @Informatics Queen I completely agree. Experience with the EHR is super helpful for putting yourself in the shoes of the end user, and certainly helps when looking for jobs involving that EHR.
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

    @Kharis That is fantastic! Big congratulations!!
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Informatics

    @Kharis Best of luck with your interview! Keeping my fingers crossed you get the role!