By: Matthew Byrne, PhD, RN, CNE, St. Catherine University My first exposure to a nurse informaticist was through a mentoring experience I had as a nursing student. My mentor was a talented clinical report writer
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EHRs and Consumer Engagement: Part 2EHRs and Consumer Engagement: Part 2
By: Matthew Byrne, PhD, RN, CNE The rise of the electronic health record (EHR) in nursing education has been accompanied by academic standards intended to prepare tech-ready and tech-savvy students. This is the second in
EHRs and Consumer Engagement: Part 1EHRs and Consumer Engagement: Part 1
By: Sabrina Beroz The motivation for this three-part series on electronic health record (EHR) engagement arose from a personal experience at the motor vehicle administration. After waiting for hours to acquire Real ID status, I
Using Double Robotics for a NICU Simulated ExperienceUsing Double Robotics for a NICU Simulated Experience
By: Jean Ellen Zavertnik and Nancy Meehan Can nursing students benefit from hands-on use of technology in a freshman informatics course using the Double Robotics device? Yes, feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive. We
Virtual Simulation and Electronic Medical Records: Can We Work Smarter, Not Harder? Lessons LearnedVirtual Simulation and Electronic Medical Records: Can We Work Smarter, Not Harder? Lessons Learned
By: Beth Hallmark The IOM has challenged health care to examine systems and human factors that impact the safety and well-being of our patients. Informatics is one way nurses and caregivers can work together more