Lisa Brooks BSN, MSN, RN

Informatics, Managed Care

I am a freelance healthcare writer and a nurse with a background in Informatics, Nurse Education, and Managed Care.

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    What would you change about Health Technology?

    Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Nursing 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...
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    Is an MSN in Nursing Informatics Worth It?

    Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Nursing 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...
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    This year, interest in Nursing Informatics has grown as technology increasingly fills gaps left by less face-to-face care. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare providers and...
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    What would you change about Health Technology?

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

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

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you @Davey Do! And I appreciate the humor and the
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    RN CODING

    Lisa Brooks replied to Len's topic in Nursing 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:...
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    Bias in Artificial Intelligence: What Nurse Leaders Need to Know | Knowledge Brush-Up

    Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Nursing 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...
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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 Nursing 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...
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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 Nursing Informatics

    Thank you so much! And so glad it was helpful. Good luck to your
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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 Nursing 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...
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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 Nursing 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...
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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 Nursing 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...
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing 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...
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing 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
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

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

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    @Kharis Best of luck with your interview! Keeping my fingers crossed you get the
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    Nursing Informatics (NI)

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi, @Susie2310! I think you raise some good questions. I actually wrote another post about what I wish I knew before starting the MSN in Nursing Informatics (pasted below) where I talk about some of...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    With COVID-19 ushering in wide-spread use of telehealth, and companies moving entire staff to remote working overnight, interest in Nursing Informatics has resurfaced. Since going into Nursing...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi, @akanini - this is a very good question. I actually just submitted another article to talk more in depth about how to land that 1st job in Nursing Informatics. I won't answer the question here...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi, @Karu, Not a stupid question at all, financial potential is very important. I think @dracarys BSN is on point - salary does vary widely. Part of the variation is by role and level, the other...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi, @Lightning Rose! This is a great question and one I contemplated several times after getting my MSN in Informatics. There are 3 main aspects I would consider: How comfortable are you with...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    @ikarus7401 Your travel sounds amazing! It sounds like you fully took advantage of the remote-working flexibility of the field where you could. I do hope companies learn from the COVID-19 experience...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    @IEDave Welcome to nursing! Yes, my experience is also that IT leaders lean towards wanting to see dual concentrations (in my case, NI was not enough). Nursing Administration could be interesting...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    @TechNurse434 CONGRATS on finishing your masters! That is a big accomplishment. And I didn't love my first job in NI either - I was an analyst, had little say in what we were doing, and felt a bit...
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    5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Masters in Nursing Informatics

    Lisa Brooks replied to Lisa Brooks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you for the insights on your experience @dracarys BSN! I was hoping to hear from some Informatics Nurses to see what others have gone through in this field. I am sorry you are not loving it...