nicenurse46

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1. Are you a new informatics nurse?

   nicenurse46 replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I agree...I believe hands-on experience is more valuable than the MSN degree. A MSN degree is great, but I think it is important to get experience first. If you can volunteer as a super-user or...

2. Walden University Nsg Informatics Program

   nicenurse46 replied to sufernan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I started my program in October 2011...at that time, we had one class per semester lasting for 8 weeks each. I am not sure if the classes are now longer, but I do know that the curriculum has changed....

3. Informatics?

   nicenurse46 replied to pie123's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Go for it! Don't look

4. Frustrated...can't find a preceptor

   nicenurse46 replied to nicenurse46's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Update... I finally found someone who said they would precept me. It is 2 hours away from where I currently reside but I am willing to travel the distance! Lojae617, my advice to you is to call every...

5. Walden University Nsg Informatics Program

   nicenurse46 replied to sufernan's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I am finishing the program. Just finished project management. Waiting to begin my practicum. It is a great program. I love it! I think the curriculum has changed from when I first began though. The...

6. Frustrated...can't find a preceptor

   nicenurse46 posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   I recently started an informatics position which I consider to be my dream job (the job is in another state). I could not refuse the offer...especially because the facility was willing to train me...

7. Walden University - MSN in Nursing Education Practicum

   nicenurse46 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in School, College Programs

   I am also starting my Walden MSN Informatics practicum soon. I would have started in March but postponed my practicum due to relocating to a new state for a job I could not turn down. I am now having...

8. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

   nicenurse46 replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I understand how you feel. I felt the same way about a previous job. I now work in the nursing informatics specialty! I love it! Best career decision that I have ever made! Look into the informatics...

9. Nursing Informatics Masters - should I take the plunge?

   nicenurse46 replied to overtonis's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I agree with Mijourney. I think experience is needed to get into informatics and a MSN in informatics won't hurt once in the field. That is kind of how I got into the specialty. I volunteered as a...

10. How to get into informatics?

    nicenurse46 replied to ncaru01's topic in Nursing Informatics

    My pay increase is roughly a $12,000 dollar difference than before as a floor nurse. Only difference is that I get paid salary instead of hourly so from my understanding, overtime doesn't

11. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    nicenurse46 replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am an extremely new informatics nurse! I start my new job on Monday (Super Excited)! I also finish my MSN in informatics this summer. I would love to be a part of the

12. How to get into informatics?

    nicenurse46 replied to ncaru01's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi ncaru01, This is my first time posting on allnurses. I was inspired to respond to you because I was in your shoes about a year ago. Like you, I realized that I wanted to specialize in informatics....