What is nurse informatics and how do I transition into it? I have experience at bedside, home health, and ASC OR.
It’s basically working with EMRs and other computer programs dealing with patient care and communication between the different areas and they help bridge gaps between the technical and clinical sides of healthcare to help improve workflow and such. I got my MSN in informatics and You can get different types of certifications related to data analytics and things. Some positions require a masters but most require some sort of experience or certifications related to it.
Informatics is the compilation and analyzation of data based off of computerized systems. This info can be used to improve patient care by looking at deficits whatcha need to be improved.
You need to apply to a College for Nursing Informatics
Seek a certification such as CPHQ or CCM. Something that is a recognized certificate by most hospitals and health plans. Don’t waste your time with the random smaller organizations unless it’s just for experience and learning about the basics