rninformatics DNP, RN

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    Job description

    rninformatics replied to littlebrit's topic in Nursing Informatics

    A discharge abstracter is someone in the HIM/Medical Records Dept who codes or "abstracts" information from the chart after the patient has been discharged. Do an Internet search using the title or...
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    2nd Interview??

    rninformatics replied to nungum's topic in Nursing Informatics

    CONGRATS! Reading up on nursing informatics won't help you get a jump start on the MEDITECH training. Which version of Meditech and which module(s) are you getting training in? I've implemented...
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    Informatics in the Insurance World

    rninformatics replied to Csmgr2info's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Greetings Csmgr2info, Per the American Nurses Association (ANA)/ ANCC:" Nursing informatics (NI) is the specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage...
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    Am I too old?? 47 yo- 20 yrs exp'd RN and Informatics

    rninformatics replied to fostercatmom's topic in Nursing Informatics

    IMHO you are not too old to get a job in informatics.....but I say that and am hearing from other's in other fields that ageism is common. I'd suggest you look for an entry level position in...
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    Real world examples of the benefits of doing work flow analysis and process redesign

    rninformatics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Can anyone share their real world stories about what happens when work flow analysis and process redesign are NOT done before implementing new systems? I'm not interested in the text book rational for...
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    Failed the ANCC NI Certification... Now What?

    rninformatics replied to ChristopherMSN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    YEA!!! CONGRATS! Keep us posted on your
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    2nd Interview??

    rninformatics replied to nungum's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Greetings nungum, I agree with ikarus' comments and additionally I also suggest you check out the NI interview quesitons located on this Forum...
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    It's a new day!

    rninformatics replied to drgnflydggr's topic in Nursing Informatics

    CONGRATS and Yes Please keep us posted and also feel free to utilize this forum as a resource for issues you may encounter or quesitons you may have as you start down your new career path! GOOD
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    Nursing informatics practicum

    rninformatics replied to ANALYNEB's topic in Nursing Informatics

    To my knowledge Walden has an excellent reputation for providing both a good education and connecting students to mentors for practicums experiences. Good
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    Healthcare workforce curriculum now available to the public‏

    rninformatics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    From: Patricia A. Abbott, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Professor & Co-Director of the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Nursing Knowledge, Information Management and Sharing (KIMS) Johns Hopkins...
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    NI salary really 90K

    rninformatics replied to Visuals's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Look at the HIMSS Nursing Informatics salary survey just completed this year. It provides national stats on our specialty including salary and is much more than just a salary search....
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    List of Informatics Conferences 2011-2015

    rninformatics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Attending an informatics conference is a great way to learn about the specialty if you are a newbie or obtain CEUs if you currently practice in this specialty and a FANTASTIC opportunity to network...
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    Why is Epic better than Cerner?

    rninformatics replied to MELY13's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Greetings Cay, Can you be more specific that "not user friendly, not hospital friendly"? What exactly does that mean related to functionality, what Cerner (which application(s) are we talking about?)...
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    Health Information Mgt or informatics

    rninformatics replied to guest27716's topic in Nursing Informatics

    In 1996 I took a job that no one else wanted + a pay cut and moved 30 miles into a 1rm studio. At that time that was the farthest away from family and friends that I had ever
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    HIMSS Virtual Conference 2011

    rninformatics replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was thinking about registering for the virtual conference......will have to see as this week is hectic at work. FYI if you are a member of the Alliance of Nursing Informatics (or its affiliates such...
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    Why is Epic better than Cerner?

    rninformatics replied to MELY13's topic in Nursing Informatics

    My Desygn and anyone else, Can you give me additional specific and objective differences between Epic and Meditech, Epic and Cerner or Cerner and Epic or any other specific functionality limitations...
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    Health Information Mgt or informatics

    rninformatics replied to guest27716's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Halcion, "Australia" "HIM" I can only comment within the US Nursing, Healthcare and Medical Informatics environment. See:...
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    Dilemma

    rninformatics replied to NewDeb07's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'd say hedge your bets - meaning: keep applying for nursing (full time or part-time jobs) and apply for entry level jobs in informatics. If the hiring manager hires you knowing you have no actual...
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    Productivity in NI

    rninformatics replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I can only speak for myself. In my previous roles my work has been evaluated according to my job description/responsibilities and my level of goal achievement. At times evaluation of my performance...
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    Want to get into NI as soon as I can!

    rninformatics replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    If I remember correctly last year there was a horrible slump in this industry/job market that made it hard all over the US to secure a position. I think you may find that things are just poppin like...
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    Want to get into NI as soon as I can!

    rninformatics replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I understand and respect your desire related to not posting your employer on the open Forum. We have many here who contribute in anonymity. If OP is in Boston - Meditech is headquartered there and has...
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    Want to get into NI as soon as I can!

    rninformatics replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Greetings Matt, Welcome to the NI Forum This might help increase your posting stats. I'd suggest you post under different topics/start new thread(s) Can you reply back sharing which vendor products...
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    Nursing Informatics Certification Exam

    rninformatics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Via the ANIA-CARING listserve From the Chair, ANCC Informatics Content Expert Panel There are many attributes of a professional credentialing examination such as the ANCC Informatics Nurse...
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    Your Input is Needed

    rninformatics replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    leekun2010, There has been a very good discussion occuring on the ANIA-CARING listserve over the last 2 weeks about how one develops a business case for a NI department and I remembered you asking a...
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    FREE HIT Introduction Webinar TODAY!

    rninformatics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Sorry for the short notice folks. I just got this in my e-mail this am. Enjoy! http://nationalehealth.org/HITOrientation.aspx Today, Wednesday, May 18 at 1pm ET, National eHealth Collaborative (NeHC)...