RN working in as a Data Specialist??

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Hi, I am currently an RN and I am working on my Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Management (will be done next year). I work as an RN now doing private duty nursing and I am bored out of my mind! I have a background in business as well, doing data analyst work and accouting. I have an interview tomorrow for a "Cardiovascular Data Specialist" from what I understand it will be entering data and pulling reports based on patient charts, etc. This job sounds like the perfect mix of both worlds to me. My question is....how do I explain that I prefer this type of nursing work over direct patient care. I know they will probably ask me why I want to leave pt care and do this and other than saying "this job has the best of both worlds to me" I am not sure how I should respond. Thanks for any advice!!!

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Specializes in mental health, military nursing.

I think that "the best of both worlds" is a great reason, especially if you can explain what, specifically, you'd like about it. A lot of nurses don't enjoy direct patient care, and our knowledge base can be very useful in a variety of settings. Many nurses are case managers, utilization review nurses, work for insurance companies, or have a variety of jobs working with data. Nothing to feel guilty about! And since you have a background in numbers-related jobs, you sound like a perfect candidate!

Good luck with you interview!

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

they know that if you preferred bedside you would not be applying for that position, so don't worry about it. let them know you are in school and you would like to contribute your skills in a nonclinical way. I have worked both clinical and nonclinical and it keeps things interesting. Good luck with your interview!

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Specializes in med-surg,ortho,oncology,teaching.

I work for the HIS department at my hospital. I am one of two educator/trainer in our department. I was asked why I wanted to leave nursing and I told them that I loved to teach and wanted to learn something new. So I think your answer is a good one. Good luck.

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After 28 years doing bedside nursing, I have found my niche-I train and support nurses and physicians whose facilities are implementing electronic medical records and I love it! It allows me to combine the best of both worlds also-my love of nursing and computers.

There is nothing wrong with finding your 'perfect job" and letting the interviewer know it.

Good luck with your interview.

Barb

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Thanks for the replies, I am very excited about the interview!

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