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It doesn't matter if there wasn't any public sharing of information, gossip, or conversations about the patient's status. HIPAA regulations aren't solely on those three factors. At the end of the day, you were no longer caring for the patient and even went so far as to actively seek out information that you only wanted for peace of mind. Working in multiple specialties and even different medical professions, I have never once sought out a patient's chart unless I absolutely needed it for patient care. I also refuse to open any chart for any patient unless I am directly involved in their care. First and foremost, you have to protect yourself and your patient. It is frustrating that even though we really truly want to follow up, we just can't in these circumstances. The other two employees should also have been more invested in telling you that it wasn't a good idea as well. This scenario is essentially a "Swiss Cheese Model of Errors" that should have been prevented by proper HIPAA training and understanding. In the future, I hope that this was a learning experience and that you are able to help others in understanding the importance of HIPAA and patient confidentiality. I wish the best for you. Remember to always protect yourself and your patients.

Hey everyone! We have two groups on Facebook for anyone else who has been accepted! We have been utilizing Facebook a bit more than allnurses.com. For admitted students who haven't decided, the page's name is: Emory University ABSN+MSN 2018 Admitted Students For admitted students who have decided on starting in May, the page's name is: Emory AMSN 2018 Cohort

I would say you definitely are on track, as in Health Informatics or Nursing Informatics, a sect of this niche focuses on EHRs. The field is still very convoluted in regards to how to continue moving through your career. How you get to where you want to be will most likely not be how others in similar situations get there. GL!

I STRONGLY recommend finding HI programs that are accredited by CAHIIM. If you choose to stay in HI, going to an accredited program that will allow you to be RHIT/RHIA/CPHI (etc) certified would be extremely beneficial to you. Many places are starting to shift to wanting these certifications for jobs.

Hey there, I started out in Health Informatics first and am going for my BSN now. What I can say, from my experience, is that it wouldn't hurt to look at Health Information Management/Informatics programs rather than just Nursing Informatics programs, if that is what you truly want to go in to. The reason I say this is because some of the HIM programs are accredited through CAHIIM, AHIMA, and HIMSS. These programs would allow you to become certified in HIM/HI. While many employers do not require them, they are beneficial if you want to stay in this niche. In the end, the informatics field, both health and nursing wise, is not very delineated. Many jobs in this field have overlapping job duties and descriptions. One's experience in HI will most certainly not correlate to how someone else feels or experiences the job, unless they literally work the same position at the same entity. There are so many different jobs you could end up in that seem vastly different. Bottom line, I do not believe you have to get the MSN degree in NI to find a job in that field. You most certainly qualify for many positions already due to having clinical experience. If possible, I would recommend finding someone who started in Nursing who then went on to NI or HI. Or, jump right in, find out if you like it or not, and then decide on the higher education. Your experience will then dictate if you plan on going forward with these degree types, either NI or HIM/HI. The field is so blended that any way you go will be fine for now. As we continue to utilize health technology, I believe we may see more requirements on accredited degrees. However, experience sometimes trumps the certifications. It is extremely convoluted!

Hey there, Honestly, I believe everything is so relatively "new" that there really aren't any standardized descriptions. For example, you could enter both terms into a job search website, and their job descriptions could sometimes be interchangeable or very similar. That's why it is relatively convoluted in finding a job in one or the other. When it comes to down to it however, the two are supposed to work hand in hand, but not be the same. For example, Informaticists, even clinical ones, sometimes don't need a clinical degree. They could have a Health or Clinical Informatics degree and certifications from AHIMA, HIMSS, etc. Consulting Analysts at Cerner Corporation do not need clinical experience, but Clinical Consultants do. However, a lot of their job duties overlap. I completely agree that the specialties need standardization. When it comes to Health Informatics, the need for certifications and specialty training is becoming more and more prevalent (RHIT, RHIA, CAHIMS, CPHIMS, etc). Essentially, the main difference, from what I've heard, is that Clinical/Health Informatics should be business-oriented, while Nursing Informatics should be patient-oriented. However, as how you've stated it, there is a great deal of mixing between the two. At this current time, there is no obvious, wide-spread delineation between the two to definitively say "this is this," and "that is that." Too many organizations are blending the roles to where there is no obvious difference. In theory and in academia, there are differences, but not currently in real time. I am hoping that as we continue to utilize EHRs and technology in healthcare, we start to define the roles more specifically across the board, rather than just in textbooks or in organization-specific terms.

Hey everyone, Thank you so much for your input so far. I really appreciate everyone's feedback! I ignorantly forgot to mention that he is currently serving in the Reserves, and would be re-upping his contract to Active Duty instead of continuing in the reserves. Sorry for that! I will definitely try not to be so concerned with trying to figure out something so far in advance. If you all have any advice, I would love to hear! Thanks again.

Hey everyone, I will be graduating in August of 2019. My husband is planning on going active duty in the Army after I graduate. He's been in the Reserves, so he won't be doing Basic or AIT again, hopefully. However, we won't have a definitive timeline of when we would have to pack up and leave. I don't want to have a gap between graduation and starting a job, as I will have student loans that I want to make sure I start paying off. Do nurse residencies require a contract? Should I continue my education? What would you guys recommend? Luckily, I currently work for a hospital where I was hoping to transfer to a new part-time position within the next few months. I am looking at the Patient Care Technician role, as one of the requirements is having one complete semester of clinicals done. Would you recommend I work this job and apply for a nursing position after we move? Thank you so much in advance!

Hey guys, I have been following this thread since the get go! Just received word from my friend that they sent more letters out on the 4th of November. She told me to go to the 9th floor of Urban Life to request my letter. Apparently we aren't the only ones who have not received the letters, so that is why some of you may not have received them!