melbanurse

You have some of the same questions I have. Recently, I was approached about a possible informatics position. The position sparked my interest and I am perusing these forums for information. I am an RN with an Associates degree and recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems through University of Phoenix. I would love to get into this field but concerned about the economy and most likely a significant drop in pay. Also, I have a decent grasp of computer related concepts but lack experience. What state are you from?

Hello...do you know of any groups in California, Central Valley, area? Thanks!

Our facility really encourages bonus shifts. You can sign up ahead of time, or if they call you at the last minute and you go in, you can get bonus pay for that also. To me, it's not worth the headache of dealing with all the issues while at work. But, the bonus pay is $8/hr. If you are working overtime, then, this is in addition to that pay. Also, for anyone working weekends, they get an extra 25 cents/hr. If you float to another unit, there is float pay added on (I forget what it is, $1/hr I think).