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  1. Nursing informatics Preceptor in New York

    Info(RN)matics replied to JP0427's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi JP0427 - Where are you based in NY? What kind of project do you have to complete for your

  2. Will need a preceptor in NY for MSN-Nursing Informatics Capstone at Excelsior College

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I will have to find a preceptor for my Excelsior College MSN-Nursing Informatics Capstone Course/Project in the last quarter of 2013 or the first quarter of 2014. If there is anyone out there reading...

  3. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Worst Case Scenario: What is the maximum number of patients per nurse on your Medical/Surgical floor? Which shift? Which state? How often do you find yourself in such a situation? Background: When...

  4. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Any Excelsior College MSN degree graduates out there? Just looking for someone willing to answer my questions, clear my doubts based on personal

  5. Sanford Brown Nursing Graduates?

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Someone I care about shared with me that they are contemplating the Associate in Nursing (AAS) program at SBI Campus - an affiliate of Sanford-Brown and that immediately raised a red flag in my head....

  6. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

    Info(RN)matics posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a nursing specialty? The following is a discussion that is taking place right now in one of my classes. We were just discussing competencies for each of our chosen...

  7. Why become an RN to do computer work?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Wayne47's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing'

  8. Interview of a nurse informaticist

    Info(RN)matics replied to TrelawnyEidam's topic in Nursing Informatics

    1.) Use of patient care technologies to deliver and enhance care Electronic Health Records (EHRs), devices (blood glucose monitors, vital signs monitors, EKG monitors, etc.) that interface with...

  9. Interview of a nurse informaticist

    Info(RN)matics replied to TrelawnyEidam's topic in Nursing Informatics

    1.) Use of patient care technologies to deliver and enhance care Patient Care Technology and Safety Health Information Technology (HIT)...

  10. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    Info(RN)matics replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Great approach. It's ultimately about getting opportunities, but I think 3-5 years of bedside experience is good to have anyway - it's what sets you apart from the non-nurse informatics practitioners...

  11. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you llg - I understand your point better now :) I am not sure if it is considered appropriate, but I'd like to ask you - can I read your dissertation? I may not be able to read it right away -...

  12. MSN vs Masters in Health Informatics

    Info(RN)matics replied to tracytate's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Here's an Informatics Nurse's perspective: Healthcare Informatics vs. Nursing

  13. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thank you for the response, llg! Perspectives are indeed 'ways of seeing,' and are influenced by background and experience. Won't all nurses with some clinical experience come from a nursing...

  14. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    That's interesting, llg - I never thought of it that way! Whether Nursing Informatics is Nursing or not depends on the approach each Informatics Nurse has towards her/his job - is that the gist of...

  15. Informatics Capstone Ideas for Excelsior College

    Info(RN)matics replied to NNYNurse50's topic in Nursing Informatics

    All the attention can lead to superb job prospects in future. Wish you all the best,

  16. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Regardless of the angle used to argue these points, it is the truth BCRNA, and I can attest to

  17. Starting my classes in nursing informatics next week.

    Info(RN)matics replied to asha2003's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hey asha2003, You should share the story of your journey from the time you wanted to be an informatics nurse to the time you got your degree to where you are now - I am sure it will be interesting for...

  18. Is 'Nursing Informatics' really a 'Nursing' specialty?

    Info(RN)matics replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Ha ha... we'll have a discussion on our hands if someone in your target population takes the bait

  19. Curious RN Student

    Info(RN)matics replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi JerseyGirl2010, The reason why there are no responses yet is probably because there have been similar questions asked in the past that you can find by doing a variety of searches on this site -...

  20. Informatics Capstone Ideas for Excelsior College

    Info(RN)matics replied to NNYNurse50's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I think they will accept this person. Although the preceptor qualifications are not extremely clear on this, all they want is a Master's prepared professional with at least two years of informatics...

  21. MSN vs Masters in Health Informatics

    Info(RN)matics replied to tracytate's topic in Nursing Informatics

    The same is true for Nursing Informatics - you can work directly with clinicians at the bedside, work as a liaison between clinicians and programmers, work with programmers in design and development,...

  22. MSN vs Masters in Health Informatics

    Info(RN)matics replied to tracytate's topic in Nursing Informatics

    A nursing informatics degree is excellent. However, if you already have the clinical nursing experience and background you need, and if a health informatics degree offers you the chance to gain some...

  23. Informatics Capstone Ideas for Excelsior College

    Info(RN)matics replied to NNYNurse50's topic in Nursing Informatics

    See, the challenge is that your project coordinator has to be willing to work on your project, and it has to be do-able within the time-frame of the Capstone. It does not have to be and over-the-top...

  24. ANCC Nursing Informatics certification exam

    Info(RN)matics replied to klfrank85's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Definitely read this thread: Failed the ANCC NI Certification... Now What? - Nursing

  25. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    Info(RN)matics replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I think you can travel, but not exactly like a travel nurse with 13-week assignments. Some informatics consultants and trainers travel - flight, room, car rental, and some other expenses paid - to...