This is a total bragging thread, so depart now if that will annoy you. :)
I started my informatics spot a month ago and my boss's big concern was that the nurses would see me as a hindrance rather than a help.
Well, ystdy in a meeting the subject of adding computer workstations came up. The preferred, cheapest plan was to whittle away at the nurses' station. Before anyone else said anything, I said, "The nurses can't give up any space. They're already too cramped."
Well, the nurse manager came to me today to tell me that she appreciated how supportive I was of the nurses, and that finally it feels like there' someone out there who understands. I told that it's because I am a nurse. She answered, "I know, but ift feels like you get it."
Specializes in Peds Critical Care, Dialysis, General.
Sue--
You ROCK!!!!:bowingpur
We just moved into a new space. This new space includes a workroom for other (dietary, PT/OT, DC planning, etc) disciplines with computers, but where do they head --- straight for the 3 computers/spaces at the desk where the monitors happen to be! This has been noted to management and hopefully will be addressed.
sue, don't think about what thtb will think..i believe that yo will prove your worth to them and that you will be an asset to them and to the staff as well
showbizrn
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give-it-up for the techie nurse!
yeaaaaah!!
nursing informatics saves the day again!
:bowingpur
"that's what i like about nursing."