Informatics Nursing
What You Need to Know about Becoming an Informatics Nurse
Informatics nurses help manage, interpret, and communicate vital medical data flowing in and out of doctors’ offices, hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. They look for ways to simplify and enhance documentation using advanced computer and information technologies. The goal of informatics nurses is to design and implement systems that improve documentation accuracy, eliminate unnecessary work, enhance accuracy, and enable analysis of clinical data.
Preparation Path
Earn a BSN
Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
Take continuing education courses in informatics
Earn Informatics Nursing certification
Typical Tasks
- Incorporate information technology in clinical settings
- Perform research based on clinical data and trials
- Work with information systems to help patients manage their own health
- Develop storage and analytic technology to optimize data for research
Employment Settings
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Pharmaceutical and research facilities
- Health care consulting firms
Annual Salary Range
$81,690 – $105,290
Certification
RN, Informatics Nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Education Requirements
BSN
