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Nursing Informatics: What It Is, Why and How to Get Started

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nursing informatics has become a critical part of our healthcare system. As hospitals and facilities increasingly adopt healthcare technologies, they rely on informatics nurses to be the lynchpin in using and applying these technologies to improve patient care. Let’s explore the dynamic field of nurse informatics.

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Top Nursing Certifications: More Than CPR

Daily Nurse

While CPR is a vital credential for all healthcare professionals, there are other certifications you can obtain as a nurse to further your expertise. Today, we will look at ten certifications that can help your career. The Importance of Obtaining Additional Certifications We cannot overstate the value of nursing certifications.

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Nursing Informatics: Connecting Tech with Care

Minority Nurse

If so, consider turning that know-how into a career in nursing informatics. A background at the bedside is critical for a successful nursing informatics role. There’s typically some kind of clinical experience involved before jumping into an informatics role,” said Christy St.

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

This role is often considered less stressful due to: Regular daytime hours with weekends and summers off Less intense patient care compared to hospital settings Focus on preventive care and health education Requirements typically include an RN license, pediatric nursing experience, and sometimes school nurse certification.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

3 Their responsibilities include monitoring patients during procedures and educating on pain management. They specialize in women’s reproductive care and childbirth and perform physical exams, educate new parents on infant care and provide postpartum care. They administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

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The DNP Degree: Costs, Requirements, Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you aspire to a role in nursing leadership, whether at the clinical or administrative level, consider earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP degree). It’s the highest level of education for advanced practice nursing. A DNP is the last step for degree-granting practical nursing education.

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Comparing the MSN vs. DNP Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

General areas of study may include: Evidence-based nursing practices Theory for advanced practice nursing Nursing leadership and management Nursing informatics The length and focus of an MSN depends on your career outlook and your educational background. USAHS Nursing Programs The University of St.

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